Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) D.Y.Hong & Qiang Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 52: 549 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346260
Common Names
- Himalacodon dicentrifolius
- Two-Leaved Himalacodon
- Two-Leaved Himalacodon Plant
Description
Himalacodon dicentrifolius (also called Himalacodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It grows in wet grasslands and marshes, and can reach up to 1 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Himalacodon dicentrifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Himalacodon dicentrifolius has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Himalacodon dicentrifolius is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Himalacodon dicentrifolius
Himalacodon dicentrifolius is found in Nepal.
Himalacodon dicentrifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Himalacodon dicentrifolius?
Himalacodon dicentrifolius
What is the natural habitat of Himalacodon dicentrifolius?
It is native to the Himalayas.
What are the uses of Himalacodon dicentrifolius?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
Species in the Himalacodon genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,
References
Qiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qiang Wang' in the authors string.