Synostemon lissocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lissocarpus
ID:
1334810
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) I.Telford & Pruesapan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 29(3): 228. 2016 [29 Nov 2016]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347264
Common Names
- Synostemon lissocarpus
- Lissocarpus Synostemon
- L. Synostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Synostemon lissocarpus (also called Smooth-seed Synostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The flowers have a white center and yellow-green petals.
Uses & Benefits
Synostemon lissocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synostemon lissocarpus has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Synostemon lissocarpus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Synostemon lissocarpus
Synostemon lissocarpus can be found in Mexico.
Synostemon lissocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synostemon lissocarpus?
Synostemon lissocarpus
What is the common name of Synostemon lissocarpus?
Synostemon lissocarpus
What is the family of Synostemon lissocarpus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Synostemon genus
Synostemon albiflorus, Synostemon bacciformis, Synostemon glaucus, Synostemon hirtellus, Synostemon ramosissimus, Synostemon rigens, Synostemon sphenophyllus, Synostemon trachyspermus, Synostemon podenzanae, Synostemon spinosus, Synostemon hamersleyensis, Synostemon aphyllus, Synostemon hubbardii, Synostemon lissocarpus, Synostemon rhytidospermus, Synostemon salignus, Synostemon umbrosus, Synostemon judithae,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Ian R.H. Telford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Telford' in the authors string.
Kanchana Pruesapan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruesapan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159027-1: Based on the initial data import