Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
444461

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 34: 123, t. 605 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443793

Common Names

  • Labisia alata
  • Winged Labisia
  • Winged Labisia

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Description

Labisia alata (also called 'Winged 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

Labisia alata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Labisia alata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Labisia alata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Labisia alata

Labisia alata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in wetland habitats.

Labisia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Labisia alata?

Labisia alata

What is the common name of Labisia alata?

Alata Labisia

What is the natural habitat of Labisia alata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,