Lomatogonium forrestii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
1064605
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f.) Fernald
Source:
tro
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 21: 197 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063943
Common Names
- Lomatogonium forrestii
- Forrest's Lomatogonium
- Lomatogonium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lomatogonium forrestii (also called Forrest's 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 forrestii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lomatogonium forrestii var. bonatianum (Burkill) T.N.HoLomatogonium forrestii var. densiflorum S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho
Lomatogonium forrestii var. forrestii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lomatogonium forrestii 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 forrestii is a perennial herb that is native to China and Tibet. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.
Where to Find Lomatogonium forrestii
Lomatogonium forrestii 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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370052-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.