Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sikkimense
ID:
1064616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burkill) Harry Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Grana Palynol. 7: 145 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063954

Common Names

  • Lomatogonium sikkimense
  • Sikkim Lomatogonium
  • Lomatogonium

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Description

Lomatogonium sikkimense (also called Sikkim 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 sikkimense is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lomatogonium sikkimense 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 sikkimense 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 sikkimense

Lomatogonium sikkimense 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,

References

Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370064-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.