Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rotatum
ID:
365316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Summa Veg. Scand. 2: 554 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364648

Common Names

  • Lomatogonium rotatum
  • Rotate Lomatogonium
  • Wheel-shaped Lomatogonium

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Synonyms

  • Lomatogonium rotatum (L.) Fr. ex Nyman [deprecated]
  • Lomatogonium rotatum rotatum [unknown]
  • Lomatogonium rotatum rotatum [unknown]
  • Pleurogyne rotata (L.) Griseb. [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lomatogonium rotatum var. floribundum (Franch.) T.N.Ho
Lomatogonium rotatum var. rotatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomatogonium rotatum 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 rotatum 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 rotatum

Lomatogonium rotatum is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Lomatogonium rotatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatogonium rotatum?

Lomatogonium rotatum

What type of plant is Lomatogonium rotatum?

Fern

Where is Lomatogonium rotatum native to?

Japan, Korea, and China

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

Elias Magnus Fries (1794-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fr.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60429819-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.