Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
corallina
ID:
464266

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beer) Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 34: 213 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463598

Common Names

  • Coral Lymania
  • Coral-Flowered Lymania
  • Coral-Fruited Lymania

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Description

Lymania corallina (also called 'Coral Lymania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lymaniaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lymania corallina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lymania corallina is pink, with five petals and a diameter of up to 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymania corallina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Lymania corallina

Lymania corallina can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Lymania corallina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymania corallina?

Lymania corallina

What is the common name of Lymania corallina?

Coral Lymania

What is the growth habit of Lymania corallina?

It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Johann Georg Beer (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beer' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280131-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].