Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sessilifolius
ID:
1228789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 61: 21 (1924 publ. 1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228127

Common Names

  • Lysionotus sessilifolius
  • Chinese Knotweed
  • Himalayan Knotweed

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Description

Lysionotus sessilifolius (also called 'Sessile-leaved Lysionotus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lysionotus sessilifolius 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 sessilifolius 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.

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Where to Find Lysionotus sessilifolius

Lysionotus sessilifolius can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.

Lysionotus sessilifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysionotus sessilifolius?

Lysionotus sessilifolius

What is the common name of Lysionotus sessilifolius?

Sessilifolius Lysionotus

What is the natural habitat of Lysionotus sessilifolius?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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,

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