Status:
valid
Authors:
T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 468 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063969
Common Names
- Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis
- Galeiform Lomatogoniopsis
- Galeiform Lomatogoni
- Galeiform Lomatogon
Description
Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis (also called Helmet-shaped Lomatogoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from India to China, and is found in grassy meadows, shrubberies, and open forests at elevations of 3000-5000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few small leaves.
Where to Find Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis
Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis can be found in the Himalayas.
Species in the Lomatogoniopsis genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,