Petrocodon flavus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavus
ID:
1332673
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton & Sangvir.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 43: 15 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345127
Common Names
- Flavus Petrocodon
- Petrocodon Flavus
- Flavus
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Petrocodon flavus (also called Yellow Petrocodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The leaves are linear, lanceolate, and sessile. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocodon flavus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Petrocodon flavus are yellow, bell-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Petrocodon flavus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Petrocodon flavus
Petrocodon flavus is native to Mexico.
Petrocodon flavus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon flavus?
Petrocodon flavus
What is the common name of Petrocodon flavus?
Yellow Petrocodon
What is the native range of Petrocodon flavus?
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
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Sunisa Sangvirotjanapat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sangvir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153930-1: Based on the initial data import