Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
222036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 111 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221365



Common Names

  • Kopsia hainanensis
  • Hainanensis Kopsia
  • Hainanensis Kopsia Plant


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Description

Kopsia hainanensis (also called 'Hainan Kopsia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Hainan, China, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Kopsia hainanensis is used as an ornamental plant and can be grown in gardens and containers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kopsia hainanensis has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kopsia hainanensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Kopsia hainanensis

Kopsia hainanensis is native to Hainan Island in China.

Kopsia hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kopsia hainanensis?

Kopsia hainanensis

What are the common names of Kopsia hainanensis?

Hainan kopsia

What type of plant is Kopsia hainanensis?

Tropical shrub

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106330: Based on the initial data import
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.