Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gaurgopalii
ID:
1553315

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Maity, Midday & J.Ghosh

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 76: 394 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033103

Common Names

  • Gaurgopalii Lomatogonium
  • Gaurgopal Lomatogonium
  • Gaurgopal Water-willow

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Description

Lomatogonium gaurgopalii (also called Gaurgopalii, among many other common names) is a herb of the family Lamiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatogonium gaurgopalii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatogonium gaurgopalii is yellow-green, with 6-7 petals. The seed is a small, round nut, containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, elliptic leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatogonium gaurgopalii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lomatogonium gaurgopalii

Lomatogonium gaurgopalii is native to India.

Lomatogonium gaurgopalii FAQ

What are the common names of Lomatogonium gaurgopalii?

Gaurgopal's Lomatogonium

What is the natural habitat of Lomatogonium gaurgopalii?

It is found in the tropical forests of India

What is the average height of Lomatogonium gaurgopalii?

It can reach a height of up to 10 meters

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77203174-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.