Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
zhejiangensis
ID:
1272436

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50251120: Based on the initial data import
Xiao Feng Jin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.F.Jin' in the authors string.
Bing Yang Ding (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Y.Ding' in the authors string.