Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
xizangense
ID:
591737

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 529 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591069



Common Names

  • Tricarpelema xizangense
  • Xizangense Tricarpelema
  • Tricarpelema


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Description

Tricarpelema xizangense (also called Xizang Tricarpelema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Yunnan and Sichuan in China. It is found in montane forests and shrublands at elevations of 3000-4000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tricarpelema xizangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricarpelema xizangense is white with yellow anthers, and has a funnel-shaped corolla. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricarpelema xizangense is a semi-evergreen perennial that is native to China. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tricarpelema xizangense

Tricarpelema xizangense is found in Tibet.

Tricarpelema xizangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricarpelema xizangense?

Tricarpelema xizangense

What is the common name of Tricarpelema xizangense?

Xizang Tricarpelema

What type of plant is Tricarpelema xizangense?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270590: Based on the initial data import
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.