Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 506 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508041
Common Names
- Thladiantha angustisepala
- Narrow-Sepaled Thladiantha
- Narrow-Sepal Thladiantha
Description
Thladiantha angustisepala (also called Chinese Knotweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along riverbanks and in woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thladiantha angustisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thladiantha angustisepala is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thladiantha angustisepala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Thladiantha angustisepala
Thladiantha angustisepala is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan.
Thladiantha angustisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thladiantha angustisepala?
Thladiantha angustisepala
What is the common name of Thladiantha angustisepala?
Narrow-sepal Thladiantha
Where is Thladiantha angustisepala found?
Thladiantha angustisepala is found in China
Species in the Thladiantha genus
Thladiantha hookeri,
Thladiantha indochinensis,
Thladiantha dubia,
Thladiantha angustisepala,
Thladiantha sessilifolia,
Thladiantha cordifolia,
Thladiantha dentata,
Thladiantha nudiflora,
Thladiantha davidii,
Thladiantha pustulata,
Thladiantha lijiangensis,
Thladiantha grandisepala,
Thladiantha henryi,
Thladiantha longifolia,
Thladiantha capitata,
Thladiantha villosula,
Thladiantha maculata,
Thladiantha montana,
Thladiantha oliveri,
Thladiantha dimorphantha,
Thladiantha longisepala,
Thladiantha setispina,
Thladiantha medogensis,
Thladiantha palmatipartita,
Thladiantha punctata,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,