Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
longistyla
ID:
444465

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 117 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443797



Common Names

  • Labisia longistyla
  • Long-Styled Labisia
  • Long-Styled Labisia


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Description

Labisia longistyla (also called 'Long-styled Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Labisia longistyla is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Labisia longistyla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Labisia longistyla is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Labisia longistyla

Labisia longistyla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in wetland habitats.

Labisia longistyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Labisia longistyla?

Labisia longistyla

What is the common name of Labisia longistyla?

Longistyla Labisia

What is the natural habitat of Labisia longistyla?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:588702-1: Based on the initial data import