Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
chilaiensis
ID:
1258174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chih H.Chen & J.C.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 41: 324 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257512

Common Names

  • Lomatogonium Chilaiensis
  • Lomatogonium
  • Chilaiensis

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Description

Lomatogonium chilaiensis (also called Chilai lomatogonium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatogonium chilaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomatogonium chilaiensis has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatogonium chilaiensis can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a moist environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Lomatogonium chilaiensis

Lomatogonium chilaiensis can be found in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Lomatogonium chilaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatogonium chilaiensis?

Lomatogonium chilaiensis

What type of plant is Lomatogonium chilaiensis?

Herb

Where does Lomatogonium chilaiensis grow?

South America

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

Jenn Che Wang (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Wang' in the authors string.
Chih Hsiung Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chih H.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018163-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.