Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
lamprophyllum
ID:
1321366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 559 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333820

Common Names

  • Lamprophyllum Peristethium
  • Peristethium Lamprophyllum
  • Lamprophyllum Peristethium

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Description

Peristethium lamprophyllum (also called Lamprophyllum Peristethium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical Andes. It has an erect stem, lanceolate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in moist and shady forests, at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Peristethium lamprophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peristethium lamprophyllum is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristethium lamprophyllum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the plant.

Where to Find Peristethium lamprophyllum

Peristethium lamprophyllum is found in South America.

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Xyridaceae

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.