Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mekongense
ID:
1229537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 310 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228875

Common Names

  • Mekong Loxostigma
  • Mekong Loxostigma
  • Mekong Loxostigma

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loxostigma mekongense 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 mekongense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light, sandy soil mix in a cold frame in the spring. Divisions should be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a light, sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sheltered, partially shaded location in moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Loxostigma mekongense

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

Loxostigma mekongense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxostigma mekongense?

Loxostigma mekongense

What is the common name of Loxostigma mekongense?

Mekong Loxostigma

Where is Loxostigma mekongense native to?

Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia

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-50058179: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.