Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
furcatopilosa
ID:
1237686

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.C.Kuan) Y.H.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 214 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237024



Common Names

  • Yinshania furcatopilosa
  • Forked-hairy Yinshania
  • Forked-hairy-leaved Yinshania


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Description

Yinshania furcatopilosa (also called 'Forked Yinshania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to China and Vietnam and is found in forests and shrublands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 8 cm long. It produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Yinshania furcatopilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yinshania furcatopilosa has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yinshania furcatopilosa is a slow-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to prevent overcrowding. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Yinshania furcatopilosa

Yinshania furcatopilosa is native to China and Vietnam. It can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Yinshania furcatopilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yinshania furcatopilosa?

Yinshania furcatopilosa

What is the natural habitat of Yinshania furcatopilosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of China

What is the average size of Yinshania furcatopilosa?

The average size is around 4 cm in length

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 tro-50092659: Based on the initial data import
Ke Chien Kuan (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.C.Kuan' in the authors string.
Yu Hua Zhang (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Zhang' in the authors string.