Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sulphureoides
ID:
1265639

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.W.Li & Yuan X.Lu

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 24: 23 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264977

Common Names

  • Sulphur-flowered Lysionotus
  • Sulphur-flowered Bush-clover
  • Sulphur-flowered Legume

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Description

Lysionotus sulphureoides (also called Sulphur-flowered Lysionotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, and its leaves are broadly ovate or triangular in shape. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the United States, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lysionotus sulphureoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has medicinal benefits, including treating digestive disorders, reducing inflammation, and treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysionotus sulphureoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysionotus sulphureoides can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge, which should take about 2 weeks. Thin out the seedlings to a spacing of 15 cm (6 in). The plants will flower from late summer to early autumn.

Where to Find Lysionotus sulphureoides

Lysionotus sulphureoides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Lysionotus sulphureoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysionotus sulphureoides?

Lysionotus sulphureoides

What type of plant is Lysionotus sulphureoides?

Herb

Where is Lysionotus sulphureoides found?

South America

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-50215405: Based on the initial data import
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.