Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pilosa
ID:
551714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15: 390 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551046



Common Names

  • Aschersoniodoxa Pilosa
  • Pilosa Aschersoniodoxa
  • Pilosa Plant


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Description

Aschersoniodoxa pilosa (also called Hairy 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 pilosa 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

The flower of Aschersoniodoxa pilosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aschersoniodoxa pilosa 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 pilosa

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

Aschersoniodoxa pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aschersoniodoxa pilosa?

Aschersoniodoxa pilosa

What is the common name of Aschersoniodoxa pilosa?

Hairy Aschersoniodoxa

What is the natural habitat of Aschersoniodoxa pilosa?

Aschersoniodoxa pilosa 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-2654528: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.