Smithiantha laui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laui
ID:
497831
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiehler
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 240 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497163
Common Names
- Smithiantha laui
- Lau's Smithiantha
- Laui Smithiantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smithiantha laui (also called Lau's Smithiantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Andes. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Smithiantha laui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smithiantha laui has yellow flowers with a red throat. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smithiantha laui is a terrestrial plant that prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Smithiantha laui
Smithiantha laui is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Smithiantha laui FAQ
What are the common names for Smithiantha laui?
Lau's smithiantha
What is the habitat of Smithiantha laui?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
What is the flower color of Smithiantha laui?
The flowers are yellow.
Species in the Smithiantha genus
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
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305748-2: Based on the initial data import