Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
1063945

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 31: 408 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063283

Common Names

  • Stalked Lisianthius
  • Lisianthius peduncularis
  • Stalked Lisianthius

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Description

Lisianthius peduncularis (also called Peduncular Lisianthius, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lisianthius peduncularis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lisianthius peduncularis has white flowers with five petals, each about 1/2 inch wide. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Where to Find Lisianthius peduncularis

Lisianthius peduncularis is native to the southwestern United States, from Arizona to California.

Species in the Lisianthius genus

Lisianthius perkinsiae, Lisianthius skinneri, Lisianthius seemanii, Lisianthius auratus, Lisianthius auriculatus, Lisianthius calciphilus, Lisianthius glandulosus, Lisianthius laxiflorus, Lisianthius jefensis, Lisianthius peduncularis, Lisianthius seemannii, Lisianthius axillaris, Lisianthius brevidentatus, Lisianthius nigrescens, Lisianthius saponarioides, Lisianthius viscidiflorus, Lisianthius oreopolus, Lisianthius quichensis, Lisianthius weaveri, Lisianthius habuensis, Lisianthius aurantiacus, Lisianthius spathulatus, Lisianthius longifolius, Lisianthius cuspidatus, Lisianthius meianthus, Lisianthius silenifolius, Lisianthius adamsii, Lisianthius troyanus, Lisianthius latifolius, Lisianthius domingensis, Lisianthius cordifolius, Lisianthius exsertus, Lisianthius umbellatus, Lisianthius capitatus,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141464-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.