Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 5: 249 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228126
Common Names
- Lysionotus involucratus
- Giant Knotweed
- Japanese Knotweed
Uses & Benefits
Lysionotus involucratus is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lysionotus involucratus is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Where to Find Lysionotus involucratus
Lysionotus involucratus can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Lysionotus involucratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysionotus involucratus?
Lysionotus involucratus
What is the common name of Lysionotus involucratus?
Involucratus Lysionotus
What is the natural habitat of Lysionotus involucratus?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Lysionotus genus
Lysionotus confertus,
Lysionotus pauciflorus,
Lysionotus heterophylla,
Lysionotus involucrata,
Lysionotus palinensis,
Lysionotus longipedunculatus,
Lysionotus forrestii,
Lysionotus gracilis,
Lysionotus wilsonii,
Lysionotus oblongifolius,
Lysionotus denticulosus,
Lysionotus aeschynanthoides,
Lysionotus heterophyllus,
Lysionotus petelotii,
Lysionotus involucratus,
Lysionotus sessilifolius,
Lysionotus atropurpureus,
Lysionotus sulphureus,
Lysionotus metuoensis,
Lysionotus microphyllus,
Lysionotus sangzhiensis,
Lysionotus serratus,
Lysionotus chingii,
Lysionotus gamosepalus,
Lysionotus kwangsiensis,
Lysionotus pubescens,
Lysionotus levipes,
Lysionotus kingii,
Lysionotus sulphureoides,
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,