Lysionotus wilsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
1065776
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 388 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065114
Common Names
- Lysionotus wilsonii
- Wilson's Lysionotus
- Wilson's Chinese Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lysionotus wilsonii (also called Wilson’s Lysionotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a creeping habit with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is usually found in shady, moist areas such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Lysionotus wilsonii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It produces small, white flowers and has attractive, glossy foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysionotus wilsonii has white flowers with yellow centers and red stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lysionotus wilsonii is a perennial plant that is native to China. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Lysionotus wilsonii
Lysionotus wilsonii can be found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14002195: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.