Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
galeiformis
ID:
1064631

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

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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.

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Where to Find Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis

Lomatogoniopsis galeiformis can be found in the Himalayas.

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,

References

Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370040-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.