Peplonia bradeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bradeana
ID:
1042464
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fontella & E.A.Schwarz) Fontella & Rapini
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 536 (2004 publ. 2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041802
Common Names
- Peplonia bradeana
- Bradeana Peplonia
- Brade's Peplonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peplonia bradeana (also called Brade's Peplonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m and has white flowers. It is native to China and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peplonia bradeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peplonia bradeana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peplonia bradeana is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in rocky areas at elevations of 800-2000m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Peplonia bradeana
Peplonia bradeana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Species in the Peplonia genus
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 tro-100373390: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Elizabeth de Araujo Schwarz (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Schwarz' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.