Status:
valid
Authors:
S.K.Dey & D.Maity
Source:
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 35: 348 (2017 publ. 2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047654
Common Names
- Lomatogonium cherukurianum
- Cherukurianum Lomatogonium
- Lomatogonium
Description
Lomatogonium cherukurianum (also called Cherukuri's lomatogonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a slender stem and ovate leaves. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatogonium cherukurianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomatogonium cherukurianum is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatogonium cherukurianum is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lomatogonium cherukurianum
Lomatogonium cherukurianum can be found in India.
Lomatogonium cherukurianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomatogonium cherukurianum?
Lomatogonium cherukurianum
What is the family of Lomatogonium cherukurianum?
Gentianaceae
What is the native range of Lomatogonium cherukurianum?
India
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,