Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 480 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135201
Common Names
- Lychnodiscus Multinervis
- Multinervis Plant
- Multinervis
Description
Lychnodiscus multinervis (also called 'Mountain-lover', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has leathery leaves with multiple veins and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnodiscus multinervis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lychnodiscus multinervis is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Lychnodiscus multinervis
Lychnodiscus multinervis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Lychnodiscus genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family