Labisia sumatrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
444467
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunarno
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 123 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443799
Common Names
- Labisia sumatrensis
- Sumatran Labisia
- Sumatran Labisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Labisia sumatrensis (also called 'Sumatran 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 sumatrensis 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 sumatrensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Labisia sumatrensis 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 sumatrensis
Labisia sumatrensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in wetland habitats.
Labisia sumatrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Labisia sumatrensis?
Labisia sumatrensis
What is the common name of Labisia sumatrensis?
Sumatrensis Labisia
What is the natural habitat of Labisia sumatrensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Labisia genus
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
Bambang Sunarno (1949-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunarno' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20007111-1: Based on the initial data import