Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Fern.-Vill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 123 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275992
Common Names
- Pumila Labisia
- Pumila's Labisia
- Labisia Pumila
Description
Labisia pumila (also called Dwarf Labisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is usually found in moist, forested areas, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and evergreen leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Labisia pumila is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties. It is also used as a food flavoring and for its essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Labisia pumila var. discoplacenta Sunarno
Labisia pumila var. malintangensis Sunarno
Labisia pumila var. neriifolia (Hallier f.) Sunarno
Labisia pumila var. sessilifolia (Valeton) Sunarno
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Labisia pumila is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Where to Find Labisia pumila
Labisia pumila is native to Malaysia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Labisia pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Labisia pumila?
Labisia pumila
What is the common name of Labisia pumila?
Bijasal
What is the family of Labisia pumila?
Myrsinaceae
Species in the Labisia genus
Labisia acuta,
Labisia ovalifolia,
Labisia obtusifolia,
Labisia alata,
Labisia longistyla,
Labisia sumatrensis,
Labisia steenisiana,
Labisia smaragdina,
Labisia sessilifolia,
Labisia posthumusiana,
Labisia serrulata,
Labisia pumila,
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,