Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lichenoides
ID:
431186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 62 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430518



Common Names

  • Lichenoid Zeylanidium
  • Lichenoid Zehnderia
  • Lichenoid Zeylanidium Tree


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Synonyms

  • Podostemum microcarpum Wedd. [unknown]
  • Hydrobryum lichenoides Kurz [unknown]

Description

Zeylanidium lichenoides (also called Lichenoid Zeylanidium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zeylanidium lichenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zeylanidium lichenoides is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeylanidium lichenoides is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zeylanidium lichenoides

Zeylanidium lichenoides is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet zone of the country.

Zeylanidium lichenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zeylanidium lichenoides?

Zeylanidium lichenoides

What is the common name of Zeylanidium lichenoides?

Lichen-Like False Cardamom

Where is Zeylanidium lichenoides native to?

India

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,