Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glabrifolium
ID:
1229539

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang & K.Y.Pan

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 2(2): 140 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228877

Common Names

  • Glabrifoliate Loxostigma
  • Glabrifoliate Loxostigma
  • Glabrifoliate Loxostigma

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Description

Loxostigma glabrifolium (also called Chinese Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Vietnam. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Loxostigma glabrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loxostigma glabrifolium has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxostigma glabrifolium is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Loxostigma glabrifolium

Loxostigma glabrifolium is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50058181: Based on the initial data import
Kai Yu Pan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Pan' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.