Lyonia compta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm. & Jeffrey) Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 790 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220861
Common Names
- Compact Lyonia
- Lyonia Compta
- Compta Lyonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia compta (also called Elegant Lyonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Asia. It is a shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in) by 2 m (6ft 7in). It is found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia compta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lyonia compta has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia compta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Lyonia compta
Lyonia compta can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Lyonia compta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia compta?
Lyonia compta
What is the common name of Lyonia compta?
Compt Lyonia
What is the natural habitat of Lyonia compta?
Lyonia compta is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Lyonia genus
Lyonia acuminata, Lyonia acutifolia, Lyonia affinis, Lyonia alainii, Lyonia alpina, Lyonia angulata, Lyonia arborea, Lyonia axillaris, Lyonia buchii, Lyonia calyculata, Lyonia catesbaei, Lyonia chapaensis, Lyonia compta, Lyonia cryptogonia, Lyonia darrasiana, Lyonia doyonensis, Lyonia ekmanii, Lyonia elata, Lyonia eleta, Lyonia elliptica, Lyonia elongata, Lyonia ferruginea, Lyonia floribunda, Lyonia foliosa, Lyonia frondosa, Lyonia fruticosa, Lyonia glandulosa, Lyonia grayana, Lyonia heptamera, Lyonia jamaicensis, Lyonia latifolia, Lyonia leonis, Lyonia ligustrina, Lyonia longelaminata, Lyonia longipes, Lyonia lucida, Lyonia macrocalyx, Lyonia macrophylla, Lyonia maestrensis, Lyonia mariana, Lyonia microcarpa, Lyonia multiflora, Lyonia myrsinifolia, Lyonia myrtilloides, Lyonia nana, Lyonia neziki, Lyonia nipensis, Lyonia obtusa, Lyonia octandra, Lyonia ovalifolia,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.