Linostoma pauciflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
1282040
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 4: 234 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281378
Common Names
- Linostoma pauciflorum
- Few-Flowered Linostoma
- Few-Flowered False Pimpernel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linostoma pauciflorum (also called Few-flowered linostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Linostoma pauciflorum is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source, for its edible fruits and leaves. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linostoma pauciflorum has small, white or pinkish flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linostoma pauciflorum is a low-growing, evergreen succulent that forms rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully separate the offsets from the mother plant and replant them in well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination occurs. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Linostoma pauciflorum
Linostoma pauciflorum is native to the coastal areas of Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.
Linostoma pauciflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linostoma pauciflorum?
Linostoma pauciflorum
What is the common name of Linostoma pauciflorum?
Pauciflorum linostoma
Where is Linostoma pauciflorum found?
Linostoma pauciflorum is found in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Linostoma genus
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50313687: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.