Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 38(2): 346 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823120
Common Names
- Asyneuma Lycium
- Lycium Orchid
- Lycium Orchid
Description
Asyneuma lycium (also called Lycium asyneum, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asyneuma lycium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asyneuma lycium has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Asyneuma lycium: Plant in a sunny to partially shaded area with well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Asyneuma lycium
Asyneuma lycium is native to Japan.
Asyneuma lycium FAQ
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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,