Liparophyllum gunnii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gunnii
ID:
444411
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 473 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443743
Common Names
- Liparophyllum gunnii
- Gunn's Liparophyllum
- Gunn's Wood-Sorrel
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- Villarsia gunnii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Limnanthemum gunnii Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Liparophyllum gunnii (also called 'Gunn's Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Liparophyllum gunnii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liparophyllum gunnii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liparophyllum gunnii can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Liparophyllum gunnii
Liparophyllum gunnii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in wetland habitats.
Liparophyllum gunnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparophyllum gunnii?
Liparophyllum gunnii
What is the common name of Liparophyllum gunnii?
Gunnii Liparophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Liparophyllum gunnii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Liparophyllum genus
Species in the Menyanthaceae family
Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:369871-1: Based on the initial data import