Status:
valid
Authors:
X.F.Jin & B.Y.Ding
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 25: 639 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271774
Common Names
- Pseudostellaria Zhejiangensis
- Zhejiang Pseudostellaria
- Zhejiang Starwort
Description
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis (also called Zhejiang Pseudostellaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis is a species of plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are long and thin with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis is a small evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.
Where to Find Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis is found in the tropical forests of China.
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis?
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis
What is the family of Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis?
Caryophyllaceae
What is the habitat of Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis?
Grasslands
Species in the Pseudostellaria genus
Pseudostellaria heterophylla,
Pseudostellaria europaea,
Pseudostellaria himalaica,
Pseudostellaria helanshanensis,
Pseudostellaria palibiniana,
Pseudostellaria tibetica,
Pseudostellaria sierrae,
Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis,
Pseudostellaria oxyphylla,
Pseudostellaria jamesiana,
Pseudostellaria borodinii,
Pseudostellaria davidii,
Pseudostellaria heterantha,
Pseudostellaria japonica,
Pseudostellaria rigida,
Pseudostellaria rupestris,
Pseudostellaria sylvatica,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
Xiao Feng Jin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.F.Jin' in the authors string.