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
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.
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 Podonosma genus
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,