Status:
valid
Authors:
Levin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 7: 218 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230603
Common Names
- Lophanthus schrenkii
- Schrenkii Orchid
- Lophanthus
Description
Lophanthus schrenkii (also called Schrenki's Lophanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lophanthus schrenkii is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophanthus schrenkii is a small, yellow-greenish, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophanthus schrenkii is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and is found in moist meadows and open woods. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Lophanthus schrenkii
Lophanthus schrenkii can be found in parts of Russia and Kazakhstan.
Lophanthus schrenkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophanthus schrenkii?
Lophanthus schrenkii
What is the common name of Lophanthus schrenkii?
Schrenkii Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus schrenkii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Lophanthus genus
Lophanthus adenocladus,
Lophanthus allotrius,
Lophanthus archibaldii,
Lophanthus chinensis,
Lophanthus depauperatus,
Lophanthus dschuparensis,
Lophanthus elegans,
Lophanthus hedgei,
Lophanthus iranshahrii,
Lophanthus krylovii,
Lophanthus laxiflorus,
Lophanthus michauxii,
Lophanthus ouroumitanensis,
Lophanthus oxyodontus,
Lophanthus pinetorum,
Lophanthus schrenkii,
Lophanthus schtschurowskianus,
Lophanthus sessilifolius,
Lophanthus subnivalis,
Lophanthus tibeticus,
Lophanthus tschimganicus,
Lophanthus varzobicus,
Lophanthus turcicus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,