Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
1261649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 341 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260987



Common Names

  • Lyperia formosa
  • Formosa Lyperia
  • Formosa's Lyperia


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Description

Lyperia formosa (also called 'Beautiful Lyperia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lyperia formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyperia formosa has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyperia formosa is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lyperia formosa

Lyperia formosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Lyperia formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyperia formosa?

Lyperia formosa

What is the common name of Lyperia formosa?

Beautiful Lyperia

What is the natural habitat of Lyperia formosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960274-1: 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].