Lysionotus forrestii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
1065741
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 185 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065079
Common Names
- Lysionotus forrestii
- Forrest's Lysionotus
- Forrest's Chinese Violet
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Lysionotus forrestii (also called Forrest’s Lysionotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a creeping habit with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is usually found in shady, moist areas such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Lysionotus forrestii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It produces small, white flowers and has attractive, glossy foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysionotus forrestii has white flowers with yellow centers and red stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Lysionotus forrestii can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into sections and replant each section in a well-draining soil mix. Lysionotus forrestii prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F.
Where to Find Lysionotus forrestii
Lysionotus forrestii can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand.
Species in the Lysionotus genus
Lysionotus confertus, Lysionotus pauciflorus, Lysionotus heterophylla, Lysionotus involucrata, Lysionotus palinensis, Lysionotus longipedunculatus, Lysionotus forrestii, Lysionotus gracilis, Lysionotus wilsonii, Lysionotus oblongifolius, Lysionotus denticulosus, Lysionotus aeschynanthoides, Lysionotus heterophyllus, Lysionotus petelotii, Lysionotus involucratus, Lysionotus sessilifolius, Lysionotus atropurpureus, Lysionotus sulphureus, Lysionotus metuoensis, Lysionotus microphyllus, Lysionotus sangzhiensis, Lysionotus serratus, Lysionotus chingii, Lysionotus gamosepalus, Lysionotus kwangsiensis, Lysionotus pubescens, Lysionotus levipes, Lysionotus kingii, Lysionotus sulphureoides,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14002067: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.