Viviania linostigma - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linostigma
ID:
423015
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 129: 573 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422347
Common Names
- Viviania linostigma
- Linostigma Viviania
- Linostigma-leaved Viviania
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- Linostigma petiolatum Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Viviania linostigma (also called Linostigma, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viviania linostigma is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viviania linostigma has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viviania linostigma can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viviania linostigma
Viviania linostigma is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Viviania linostigma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viviania linostigma?
Viviania linostigma
What type of plant is Viviania linostigma?
Herb
Where is Viviania linostigma native to?
Mexico
Species in the Viviania genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:266243-2: Based on the initial data import