Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praeruptora
ID:
1409317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) Pimenov

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 20(2): 167. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421782



Common Names

  • Kitagawia praeruptora
  • Praeruptor Kitagawia
  • Praeruptor


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Description

Kitagawia praeruptora (also called 'Mountain Rock Rose', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kitagawia praeruptora has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kitagawia praeruptora is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kitagawia praeruptora is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.

Where to Find Kitagawia praeruptora

Kitagawia praeruptora is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is found in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppes and grasslands.

Kitagawia praeruptora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kitagawia praeruptora?

Kitagawia praeruptora

What is the natural habitat of Kitagawia praeruptora?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands in China.

What are the common uses of Kitagawia praeruptora?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.