Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1276854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Feinbrun

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 26: 80 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276192



Common Names

  • Podonosma orientalis
  • Oriental Podonosma
  • Oriental False Foxglove


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Description

Podonosma orientalis (also called Oriental Podonosma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to India, and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Podonosma orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podonosma orientalis has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podonosma orientalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Podonosma orientalis

Podonosma orientalis can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Bhutan.

Podonosma orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podonosma orientalis?

Podonosma orientalis

What is the common name of Podonosma orientalis?

Oriental Podonosma

Where is Podonosma orientalis native to?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Naomi Feinbrun-Dothan (1900-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feinbrun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120300-1: Based on the initial data import