Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1102829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1423 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102167

Common Names

  • Lygisma Angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Vine
  • Narrowleaf Lygisma

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Description

Lygisma angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Lygisma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with narrow, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lygisma angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lygisma angustifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lygisma angustifolia is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into a larger pot.

Where to Find Lygisma angustifolia

Lygisma angustifolia is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2601722: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.