Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1239743

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Lo

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 3: 598 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239081

Common Names

  • Lepidagathis Hainanensis
  • Hainanensis Lepidagathis
  • Hainanen Lepidagathis

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Description

Lepidagathis hainanensis (also called Hainan Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem and grows up to 0.6m in height. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis hainanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lepidagathis hainanensis are white or pink, with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis hainanensis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Lepidagathis hainanensis

Lepidagathis hainanensis can be found in China.

Species in the Lepidagathis genus

Lepidagathis spinosa, Lepidagathis walkeriana, Lepidagathis spicifer, Lepidagathis backeri, Lepidagathis bandraensis, Lepidagathis barberi, Lepidagathis billardiereana, Lepidagathis ceylainca, Lepidagathis brevispica, Lepidagathis armata, Lepidagathis cambodiana, Lepidagathis cataractae, Lepidagathis alopecuroides, Lepidagathis angustifolia, Lepidagathis anobrya, Lepidagathis appendiculata, Lepidagathis chariensis, Lepidagathis amaranthoides, Lepidagathis dulcis, Lepidagathis epacridea, Lepidagathis eriocephala, Lepidagathis eucephala, Lepidagathis eugeniifolia, Lepidagathis dispar, Lepidagathis fischeri, Lepidagathis staurogynoides, Lepidagathis falcata, Lepidagathis chlorostachya, Lepidagathis cinerea, Lepidagathis clarkei, Lepidagathis clavata, Lepidagathis cristata, Lepidagathis dissimilis, Lepidagathis dahomensis, Lepidagathis collina, Lepidagathis palawanensis, Lepidagathis pallescens, Lepidagathis papuana, Lepidagathis parviflora, Lepidagathis psilantha, Lepidagathis peniculifera, Lepidagathis plantaginea, Lepidagathis pobeguinii, Lepidagathis tenuis, Lepidagathis glandulosa, Lepidagathis thorelii, Lepidagathis thymifolia, Lepidagathis thyrsiflora, Lepidagathis tisserantii, Lepidagathis oubanguiensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.