Petrocodon confertiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertiflorus
ID:
1329980
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hui Qin Li & Y.Q.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 52: 28 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342434
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrocodon confertiflorus (also called Confertiflorus Petrocodon, Confertiflorus Petrocodon Plant, and Confertiflorus Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has small, waxy leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocodon confertiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petrocodon confertiflorus is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are thin and green with small leaves.
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Petrocodon confertiflorus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Petrocodon confertiflorus
Petrocodon confertiflorus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of China and India.
Petrocodon confertiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon confertiflorus?
Petrocodon confertiflorus
What type of plant is Petrocodon confertiflorus?
It is a shrub
Where is Petrocodon confertiflorus found?
It is found in China
Species in the Petrocodon genus
Petrocodon multiflorus, Petrocodon coccineus, Petrocodon fangianus, Petrocodon scopulorum, Petrocodon bonii, Petrocodon coriaceifolius, Petrocodon hancei, Petrocodon hispidus, Petrocodon integrifolius, Petrocodon jasminiflorus, Petrocodon jingxiensis, Petrocodon lui, Petrocodon mollifolius, Petrocodon niveolanosus, Petrocodon tiandengensis, Petrocodon hechiensis, Petrocodon dealbatus, Petrocodon ferrugineus, Petrocodon lancifolius, Petrocodon guangxiensis, Petrocodon laxicymosus, Petrocodon longgangensis, Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius, Petrocodon ainsliifolius, Petrocodon lithophilus, Petrocodon viridescens, Petrocodon villosus, Petrocodon hunanensis, Petrocodon confertiflorus, Petrocodon flavus, Petrocodon retroflexus, Petrocodon pulchriflorus,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Ying Qiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Q.Wang' in the authors string.
Hui Qin Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hui Qin Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147097-1: Based on the initial data import