Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
amoenus
ID:
1250655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leeuwenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 146: 319 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249993

Common Names

  • Lembocarpus amoenus
  • Lembocarpus
  • Amoenus

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Description

Lembocarpus amoenus (also called 'Beautiful Lembocarpus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall. It has ovate leaves with a glossy texture and produces white flowers with yellow anthers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lembocarpus amoenus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lembocarpus amoenus has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lembocarpus amoenus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is the most reliable. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lembocarpus amoenus

Lembocarpus amoenus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Lembocarpus amoenus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lembocarpus amoenus?

Lembocarpus amoenus

What is the common name of Lembocarpus amoenus?

Beautiful Lembocarpus

What is the family of Lembocarpus amoenus?

Fabaceae

Species in the Lembocarpus genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,