Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
1547169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & E.H.Souza

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 489: 210 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027758

Common Names

  • Lymania involucrata
  • Involucrate Lymania
  • Clustered Lymania

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Description

Lymania involucrata (also called Involucrate Lymania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in tropical forests and can reach up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic in shape. Its flowers are white and its fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Lymania involucrata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lymania involucrata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymania involucrata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered location and lightly covered with soil. Once established, the plant will need little maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Lymania involucrata

Lymania involucrata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Lymania involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymania involucrata?

Lymania involucrata

What are the common names of Lymania involucrata?

Involucrate Lymania

What is the native range of Lymania involucrata?

India

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:77216036-1: 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].