Lysionotus kingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
1261651
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 52: 219 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260989
Common Names
- Lysionotus kingii
- Kingii Lysionotus
- Kingii's Lysionotus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lysionotus kingii (also called 'King's Lysionotus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lysionotus kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysionotus kingii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lysionotus kingii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Lysionotus kingii
Lysionotus kingii is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Lysionotus kingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysionotus kingii?
Lysionotus kingii
What is the common name of Lysionotus kingii?
King's Lysionotus
What is the natural habitat of Lysionotus kingii?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983298-1: Based on the initial data import