Lomatogonium zhongdianense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zhongdianense
ID:
1064617
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 30: 314 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063955
Common Names
- Lomatogonium zhongdianense
- Zhongdian Lomatogonium
- Lomatogonium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lomatogonium zhongdianense (also called Zhongdian 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 zhongdianense is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lomatogonium zhongdianense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lomatogonium zhongdianense 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 zhongdianense
Lomatogonium zhongdianense can be found in the Himalayas.
Species in the Lomatogonium genus
Lomatogonium minus, Lomatogonium graciliflorum, Lomatogonium rotatum, Lomatogonium carinthiacum, Lomatogonium himalayense, Lomatogonium lubahnianum, Lomatogonium perenne, Lomatogonium oreocharis, Lomatogonium stapfii, Lomatogonium longifolium, Lomatogonium bellum, Lomatogonium macranthum, Lomatogonium forrestii, Lomatogonium lijiangense, Lomatogonium sikkimense, Lomatogonium zhongdianense, Lomatogonium brachyantherum, Lomatogonium gamosepalum, Lomatogonium chumbicum, Lomatogonium micranthum, Lomatogonium caeruleum, Lomatogonium diffusum, Lomatogonium chilaiensis, Lomatogonium sichuanense, Lomatogonium pleurogynoides, Lomatogonium cherukurianum, Lomatogonium gaurgopalii,
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
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961427-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.