Veronicastrum loshanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loshanense
ID:
511275
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tien T.Chen & F.S.Chou
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 49: 281 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510607
Common Names
- Loshanense Veronicastrum
- Loshanense Culver's Root
- Loshanense Culver's Physic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Veronicastrum loshanense (also called Loshan veronicastrum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to China. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and blue, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Veronicastrum loshanense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Veronicastrum loshanense is blue-violet in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
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Veronicastrum loshanense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Veronicastrum loshanense
Veronicastrum loshanense is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Veronicastrum loshanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veronicastrum loshanense?
Veronicastrum loshanense
What is the common name of Veronicastrum loshanense?
Loshanense
What is the family of Veronicastrum loshanense?
Plantaginaceae
Species in the Veronicastrum genus
Veronicastrum axillare, Veronicastrum virginicum, Veronicastrum liukiuense, Veronicastrum cerasifolium, Veronicastrum tagawae, Veronicastrum loshanense, Veronicastrum sibiricum, Veronicastrum brunonianum, Veronicastrum yunnanense, Veronicastrum longispicatum, Veronicastrum stenostachyum, Veronicastrum latifolium, Veronicastrum villosulum, Veronicastrum robustum, Veronicastrum rhombifolium, Veronicastrum caulopterum, Veronicastrum formosanum, Veronicastrum tubiflorum, Veronicastrum noguchii,
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
Tien Tsai Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tien T.Chen' in the authors string.
Fu Shan Chou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Chou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093130-1: 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].