Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
minus
ID:
365310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Fernald

Source:
ksu

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 21: 198 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364642

Common Names

  • Lomatogonium minus
  • Small Lomatogonium
  • Lesser Lomatogonium

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Description

Lomatogonium minus (also called Lomatogonium minus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatogonium minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomatogonium minus has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatogonium minus is a perennial plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Lomatogonium minus

Lomatogonium minus is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in moist woodlands and along streams. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Lomatogonium minus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatogonium minus?

Lomatogonium minus

What is the common name of Lomatogonium minus?

Small lomatogonium

What is the natural habitat of Lomatogonium minus?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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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