Labisia


Labisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae, native to the Malesia biogeographical region. Its best known species is Labisia pumila, which is cultivated as a medicinal herb in Malaysia and Indonesia for, among other things, improving libido in women, induction of childbirth, and relieving postmenopausal discomfort.

Species

Currently accepted species include:
  • Labisia acuta Ridl.
  • Labisia alata N.E.Br.
  • Labisia longistyla King & Gamble
  • Labisia obtusifolia Hallier f.
  • Labisia ovalifolia Ridl.
  • Labisia posthumusiana Sunarno
  • Labisia pumila Fern.-Vill.
  • Labisia serrulata Hallier f.
  • Labisia sessilifolia Hallier f.
  • Labisia smaragdina L.Linden & Rodigas
  • Labisia steenisiana Sunarno
  • Labisia sumatrensis Sunarno