Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
speciosissima
ID:
1140898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 67 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140236



Common Names

  • Wightia Speciosissima
  • Speciosissima Wightia
  • Wightia Wightia


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Description

Wightia speciosissima (also called Showy Wightia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a creeping rootstock and erect stems that can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a serrated margin. It is found in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Wightia speciosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Wightia speciosissima are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wightia speciosissima is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and to keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Wightia speciosissima

Wightia speciosissima is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountains.

Species in the Wightia genus

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812915-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].