Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
languida
ID:
806746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 56: 42 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806080

Common Names

  • Lymania languida
  • Languida Lymania
  • Lymania Languida

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Description

Lymania languida (also called Slender Lymania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as on hillsides and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lymania languida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lymania languida is white in color and has a small, cup-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymania languida is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lymania languida

Lymania languida is native to South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Lymania languida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymania languida?

Lymania languida

What is the common name of Lymania languida?

Languida Lymania

Where is Lymania languida found?

Lymania languida is found in Mexico

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442215-2: 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].