Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Janch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Naturwiss. Vereins Univ. Wien 4: 35 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823100
Common Names
- Asyneuma Limoniifolium
- Limoniifolium Orchid
- Limonii Orchid
Description
Asyneuma limoniifolium (also called Lemon-leaf 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 limoniifolium 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 limonifolium sub. pestalozzae (Boiss.) Damboldt
Asyneuma limoniifolium sub. limoniifolium
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asyneuma limoniifolium has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Asyneuma limoniifolium: Plant in a sunny to partially shaded area with well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Asyneuma limoniifolium
Asyneuma limoniifolium is native to Japan.
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,