Polyalthiopsis chinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1512372
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.K.Wu & P.T.Li) B.Xue & Y.H.Tan
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 148: 82 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001696
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Polyalthiopsis chinensis (also called 'Chinese Polyalthiopsis', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to China and is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polyalthiopsis chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyalthiopsis chinensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polyalthiopsis chinensis is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Polyalthiopsis chinensis
Polyalthiopsis chinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.
Polyalthiopsis chinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyalthiopsis chinensis?
Polyalthiopsis chinensis
What is the natural habitat of Polyalthiopsis chinensis?
It is found in wet forests in Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the flowering season of Polyalthiopsis chinensis?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Polyalthiopsis genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77209705-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.