Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Turkest. 5: 179 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706394
Common Names
- Goniolimon dshungaricum
- Dshungaricum Goniolimon
- Dshungaricum
Description
Goniolimon dshungaricum (also called Dshungarian pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to the Dshungarian region and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Goniolimon dshungaricum is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goniolimon dshungaricum has small, white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goniolimon dshungaricum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Goniolimon dshungaricum
Goniolimon dshungaricum is native to the Himalayas, where it is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Goniolimon dshungaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goniolimon dshungaricum?
Goniolimon dshungaricum
What is the common name of Goniolimon dshungaricum?
Dshungar sea-lavender
What is the natural habitat of Goniolimon dshungaricum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Europe
Species in the Goniolimon genus
Goniolimon besserianum,
Goniolimon callicomum,
Goniolimon caucasicum,
Goniolimon cuspidatum,
Goniolimon dalmaticum,
Goniolimon dshungaricum,
Goniolimon elatum,
Goniolimon eximium,
Goniolimon glaberrimum,
Goniolimon graminifolium,
Goniolimon heldreichii,
Goniolimon incanum,
Goniolimon italicum,
Goniolimon orthocladum,
Goniolimon platypterum,
Goniolimon rubellum,
Goniolimon sartorii,
Goniolimon sewerzowii,
Goniolimon speciosum,
Goniolimon tataricum,
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii,
Acantholimon mobayenii,
Acantholimon multiflorum,
Acantholimon acanthobryum,
Acantholimon acerosum,
Acantholimon acmostegium,
Acantholimon afanassievii,
Acantholimon agropyroideum,
Acantholimon ahangarensis,
Acantholimon alaicum,
Acantholimon alatavicum,
Acantholimon alavae,
Acantholimon albertii,
Acantholimon albocalycinum,
Acantholimon alexandri,
Acantholimon alexeenkoanum,
Acantholimon amoenum,
Acantholimon anisophyllum,
Acantholimon annae,
Acantholimon antilibanoticum,
Acantholimon anzobicum,
Acantholimon araxanum,
Acantholimon argyrostachyum,
Acantholimon aristulatum,
Acantholimon armenum,
Acantholimon artosense,
Acantholimon arundoscapum,
Acantholimon aspadanum,
Acantholimon asphodelinum,
Acantholimon astragalinum,
Acantholimon atrofuscum,
Acantholimon atropatanum,
Acantholimon auganum,
Acantholimon aulieatense,
Acantholimon austroiranicum,
Acantholimon avanosicum,
Acantholimon avenaceum,
Acantholimon azizae,
Acantholimon bakhtiaricum,
Acantholimon balchanicum,
Acantholimon bashkaleicum,
Acantholimon birandii,
Acantholimon blakelockii,
Acantholimon blandum,
Acantholimon bodeanum,
Acantholimon bonesseae,
Acantholimon borodinii,
Acantholimon brachyphyllum,
Acantholimon brachystachyum,
Acantholimon bracteatum,