Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 394 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463593
Common Names
- Azure Lymania
- Azure-Flowered Lymania
- Azure-Fruited Lymania
Description
Lymania azurea (also called 'Azure Lymania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lymaniaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lymania azurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lymania azurea is blue, with five petals and a diameter of up to 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lymania azurea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.
Where to Find Lymania azurea
Lymania azurea can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Lymania azurea FAQ
What are the common names of Lymania azurea?
Azure Lymania
What is the scientific name of Lymania azurea?
Lymania azurea
What is the family of Lymania azurea?
Ranunculaceae
Species in the Lymania genus
Lymania alvimii,
Lymania azurea,
Lymania corallina,
Lymania globosa,
Lymania marantoides,
Lymania smithii,
Lymania spiculata,
Lymania languida,
Lymania brachycaulis,
Lymania involucrata,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280130-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].