Status:
valid
Authors:
Kit Tan & Yıldız
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 18: 74 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823077
Common Names
- Asyneuma ekimianum
- Ekimianum Asyneuma
- Asyneuma Ekimianum
Description
Asyneuma ekimianum (also called Ekim's Asyneuma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a maximum height of about 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asyneuma ekimianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Asyneuma ekimianum sub. ekimianum
Asyneuma ekimianum sub. beritense Kit Tan & Yıldız
Asyneuma ekimianum sub. sivasicum Kit Tan & Yıldız
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asyneuma ekimianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a small, white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Asyneuma ekimianum: Plant in a sunny to partially shaded area with well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Asyneuma ekimianum
Asyneuma ekimianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Asyneuma ekimianum FAQ
What is the common name of Asyneuma ekimianum?
Ekim's Asyneuma
What is the scientific name of Asyneuma ekimianum?
Asyneuma ekimianum
What is the family of Asyneuma ekimianum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Asyneuma genus
Asyneuma amplexicaule,
Asyneuma anthericoides,
Asyneuma argutum,
Asyneuma babadaghense,
Asyneuma campanuloides,
Asyneuma canescens,
Asyneuma chinense,
Asyneuma compactum,
Asyneuma davisianum,
Asyneuma ekimianum,
Asyneuma filipes,
Asyneuma fulgens,
Asyneuma giganteum,
Asyneuma ilgazense,
Asyneuma isauricum,
Asyneuma japonicum,
Asyneuma junceum,
Asyneuma limoniifolium,
Asyneuma linifolium,
Asyneuma lobelioides,
Asyneuma lycium,
Asyneuma macrodon,
Asyneuma michauxioides,
Asyneuma persicum,
Asyneuma pulchellum,
Asyneuma pulvinatum,
Asyneuma rigidum,
Asyneuma thomsonii,
Asyneuma trichostegium,
Asyneuma virgatum,
Asyneuma munzurdaghense,
Asyneuma pakistanicum,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,
References
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.