Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
cachensis
ID:
551711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15(3): 392. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551043



Common Names

  • Aschersoniodoxa Cachensis
  • Cachensis Aschersoniodoxa
  • Cachensis Plant


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Synonyms

  • Braya cachensis Speg. [unknown]

Description

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis (also called Cachen's Aschersoniodoxa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the forests of China. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis has small, white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Aschersoniodoxa cachensis

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Yunnan province.

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aschersoniodoxa cachensis?

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis

What is the common name of Aschersoniodoxa cachensis?

Cachen's Aschersoniodoxa

What is the natural habitat of Aschersoniodoxa cachensis?

Aschersoniodoxa cachensis is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654525: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.