Lepidagathis tisserantii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tisserantii
ID:
361784
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 199 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361116
Common Names
- Lepidagathis Tisserantii
- Tisserantii Lepidagathis
- Lepidagathis Tiss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidagathis tisserantii (also called Tisserant's Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidagathis tisserantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidagathis tisserantii has small, white flowers with yellowish centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidagathis tisserantii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Lepidagathis tisserantii
Lepidagathis tisserantii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Lepidagathis tisserantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis tisserantii?
Lepidagathis tisserantii
What is the natural habitat of Lepidagathis tisserantii?
Moist deciduous forests
What is the flowering season of Lepidagathis tisserantii?
April to June
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
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52129-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.