Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
smaragdina
ID:
444469

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Linden & Rodigas

Source:
ksu

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 39: 91, t. 560 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443801

Common Names

  • Labisia smaragdina
  • Emerald Labisia
  • Emerald Labisia

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Description

Labisia smaragdina (also called Smaragdina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Labisia smaragdina 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 smaragdina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Labisia smaragdina is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Labisia smaragdina

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

Labisia smaragdina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Labisia smaragdina?

Labisia smaragdina

What is the common name of Labisia smaragdina?

Smaragdina Labisia

What is the natural habitat of Labisia smaragdina?

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,

References

Lucien Linden (1853-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Linden' in the authors string.
Émile Rodigas (1831-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodigas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:588717-1: Based on the initial data import