Epimedium zhushanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zhushanense
ID:
670788
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.F.Wu & S.X.Qian
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 71 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670120
Common Names
- Zhushan Barrenwort
- Zhushan Bishop's Hat
- Zhushan Epimedium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epimedium zhushanense (also called Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings, Horny Goat Weed, among many other common names) is a deciduous perennial plant with ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to China and is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Epimedium zhushanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including arthritis, osteoporosis, and impotence.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epimedium zhushanense has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epimedium zhushanense is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Epimedium zhushanense
Epimedium zhushanense is native to the temperate regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Epimedium zhushanense FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Epimedium zhushanense?
Epimedium zhushanense prefers temperatures between 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil is best for Epimedium zhushanense?
Epimedium zhushanense prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How often should I water Epimedium zhushanense?
Epimedium zhushanense should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2791374: Based on the initial data import
Shi Xin Qian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Qian' in the authors string.
Kuo Fang Wu (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Wu' in the authors string.