Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
macranthum
ID:
1064603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels & Gilg) Fernald

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 21: 197 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063941

Common Names

  • Lomatogonium macranthum
  • Large-flowered Lomatogonium
  • Lomatogonium

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Description

Lomatogonium macranthum (also called Large-flowered 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 macranthum 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 macranthum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatogonium macranthum 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 macranthum

Lomatogonium macranthum can be found in the Himalayas.

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,

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