Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Wu & B.Pan) Mich.Möller & H.J.Atkins
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 199 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341679
Description
Loxostigma damingshanense (also called Daming Mountain Loxostigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Loxostigma damingshanense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loxostigma damingshanense is a pink, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with short stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loxostigma damingshanense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Loxostigma damingshanense
Loxostigma damingshanense is found in China.
Loxostigma damingshanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loxostigma damingshanense?
Loxostigma damingshanense
What is the common name of Loxostigma damingshanense?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Loxostigma damingshanense?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Loxostigma genus
Loxostigma kurzii,
Loxostigma musetorum,
Loxostigma mekongense,
Loxostigma griffithii,
Loxostigma glabrifolium,
Loxostigma fimbrisepalum,
Loxostigma cavaleriei,
Loxostigma brevipetiolatum,
Loxostigma damingshanense,
Loxostigma longicaule,
Loxostigma dongxingensis,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Bo Pan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Pan' in the authors string.
Lei Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Wu' in the authors string.