Lomatogonium bellum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellum
ID:
1064600
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) Harry Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Grana Palynol. 7: 145 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063938
Common Names
- Lomatogonium bellum
- Pretty Lomatogonium
- Lomatogonium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lomatogonium bellum (also called Pretty Lomatogonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from India to China, and is found in grassy meadows, shrubberies, and open forests at elevations of 3000-5000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatogonium bellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties and is used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lomatogonium bellum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lomatogonium bellum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Lomatogonium bellum
Lomatogonium bellum can be found in the Himalayas.
Species in the Lomatogonium genus
Lomatogonium minus, Lomatogonium graciliflorum, Lomatogonium rotatum, Lomatogonium carinthiacum, Lomatogonium himalayense, Lomatogonium lubahnianum, Lomatogonium perenne, Lomatogonium oreocharis, Lomatogonium stapfii, Lomatogonium longifolium, Lomatogonium bellum, Lomatogonium macranthum, Lomatogonium forrestii, Lomatogonium lijiangense, Lomatogonium sikkimense, Lomatogonium zhongdianense, Lomatogonium brachyantherum, Lomatogonium gamosepalum, Lomatogonium chumbicum, Lomatogonium micranthum, Lomatogonium caeruleum, Lomatogonium diffusum, Lomatogonium chilaiensis, Lomatogonium sichuanense, Lomatogonium pleurogynoides, Lomatogonium cherukurianum, Lomatogonium gaurgopalii,
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
Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370041-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.