Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Y.Sheng & X.J.Tian
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 262 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748485
Common Names
- Epimedium Yinjiangense
- Yinjiang Epimedium
- Yinjiang Barrenwort
Description
Epimedium yinjiangense (also called Yinjiang barrenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Epimedium yinjiangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epimedium yinjiangense has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epimedium yinjiangense can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered.
Where to Find Epimedium yinjiangense
Epimedium yinjiangense is native to China.
Epimedium yinjiangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epimedium yinjiangense?
Epimedium yinjiangense
What is the common name of Epimedium yinjiangense?
Yinjiang Epimedium
Where is Epimedium yinjiangense native to?
China
Species in the Epimedium genus
Epimedium pseudowushanense,
Epimedium qingchengshanense,
Epimedium acuminatum,
Epimedium alpinum,
Epimedium baieali-guizhouense,
Epimedium baojingensis,
Epimedium borealiguizhouense,
Epimedium brevicornu,
Epimedium campanulatum,
Epimedium coactum,
Epimedium davidii,
Epimedium dewuense,
Epimedium diphyllum,
Epimedium dolichostemon,
Epimedium ecalcaratum,
Epimedium elatum,
Epimedium elongatum,
Epimedium enshiense,
Epimedium epsteinii,
Epimedium fangii,
Epimedium fargesii,
Epimedium flavum,
Epimedium franchetii,
Epimedium glandulosopilosum,
Epimedium grandiflorum,
Epimedium hunanense,
Epimedium ilicifolium,
Epimedium koreanum,
Epimedium latisepalum,
Epimedium leptorrhizum,
Epimedium lishihchenii,
Epimedium lobophyllum,
Epimedium macrosepalum,
Epimedium membranaceum,
Epimedium mikinorii,
Epimedium multiflorum,
Epimedium myrianthum,
Epimedium ogisui,
Epimedium omeiense,
Epimedium parvifolium,
Epimedium pauciflorum,
Epimedium perralderianum,
Epimedium pinnatum,
Epimedium platypetalum,
Epimedium pubescens,
Epimedium pubigerum,
Epimedium reticulatum,
Epimedium rhizomatosum,
Epimedium sagittatum,
Epimedium sempervirens,
Species in the Berberidaceae family
Achlys californica,
Achlys japonica,
Achlys triphylla,
Berberis jinshajiangensis,
Berberis pingbaensis,
Berberis pulangensis,
Berberis actinacantha,
Berberis acuminata,
Berberis acuminata,
Berberis acutinervia,
Berberis aemulans,
Berberis aetnensis,
Berberis affinis,
Berberis agapatensis,
Berberis aggregata,
Berberis agricola,
Berberis ahrendtii,
Berberis albicans,
Berberis aldenhamensis,
Berberis alpicola,
Berberis amabilis,
Berberis ambigua,
Berberis ambrozyana,
Berberis amoena,
Berberis amplectens,
Berberis amurensis,
Berberis andeana,
Berberis andreana,
Berberis andrieuxii,
Berberis angulosa,
Berberis anhweiensis,
Berberis annaemariae,
Berberis approximata,
Berberis aquifolium,
Berberis argentinensis,
Berberis arguta,
Berberis arido-calida,
Berberis aristata,
Berberis aristato-serrulata,
Berberis aristeguietae,
Berberis aristulata,
Berberis armata,
Berberis asiatica,
Berberis asmyana,
Berberis assamana,
Berberis atrocarpa,
Berberis atroprasina,
Berberis atroviridiana,
Berberis aurahuacensis,
Berberis baltistanica,
References
Mao Yin Sheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Y.Sheng' in the authors string.
Xing Jun Tian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.J.Tian' in the authors string.