Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
411637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2708 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410969



Common Names

  • Bretschneidera Sinensis
  • Sinensis
  • Sinensis Bretschneidera


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Synonyms

  • Bretschneidera yunshanensis Chun & F.C.How [unknown]

Description

Bretschneidera sinensis (also called Chinese pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bretschneidera sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bretschneidera sinensis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bretschneidera sinensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Once established, this plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Bretschneidera sinensis

Bretschneidera sinensis can be found in China.

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References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:782165-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.