Status:
valid
Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 119 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228931
Common Names
- Curved Lepidagathis
- Curved Lepidagathises
- Curved Lepidagathises
Description
Lepidagathis incurva (also called Curved Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidagathis incurva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lepidagathis incurva var. neurophylla (T.Anderson) M.R.Almeida
Lepidagathis incurva var. lophostachyoides (Nees) Abeyw.
Lepidagathis incurva var. aristata (C.E.C.Fisch.) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas
Lepidagathis incurva var. incurva
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidagathis incurva has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidagathis incurva is a semi-evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in pots or containers, and requires regular watering during the growing season.
Where to Find Lepidagathis incurva
Lepidagathis incurva can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Lepidagathis incurva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis incurva?
Lepidagathis incurva
What is the common name of Lepidagathis incurva?
Incurva Lepidagathis
What is the natural habitat of Lepidagathis incurva?
Moist forests and thickets 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,