Cephalomappa penangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penangensis
ID:
831282
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 368 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830617
Common Names
- Cephalomappa penangensis
- Penang Mappa
- Penang Mappa Mound
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalomappa penangensis (also called Chinese bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a bell-shaped calyx. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is commonly found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalomappa penangensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalomappa penangensis has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
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Cephalomappa penangensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Malaysia and is often found in tropical rainforests. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Cephalomappa penangensis
Cephalomappa penangensis can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Cephalomappa penangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalomappa penangensis?
Cephalomappa penangensis
What is the common name of Cephalomappa penangensis?
Penang Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Cephalomappa penangensis?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Cephalomappa genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36790: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.