Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
erubescens
ID:
447024

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 4: t. 68, note post t. 75 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446356



Common Names

  • Lophospermum erubescens
  • Blushing Lophospermum
  • Blushing Lophospermum Vine


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Synonyms

  • Besleria scandens Moc. & Sessé ex D.Don [unknown]

Description

Lophospermum erubescens (also called Blushing Lophospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along stream banks and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lophospermum erubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lophospermum erubescens are white with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophospermum erubescens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Lophospermum erubescens

Lophospermum erubescens can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Lophospermum erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophospermum erubescens?

Lophospermum erubescens

What is the common name of Lophospermum erubescens?

Blushing Lophospermum

What is the natural habitat of Lophospermum erubescens?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops in Central Asia

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279831-2: 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].