Petrocodon laxicymosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxicymosus
ID:
1327824
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.B.Xu & Yan Liu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 967 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340278
Common Names
- Petrocodon laxicymosus
- Laxicymos petrocodon
- Laxicymos' petrocodon
Searching for Petrocodon laxicymosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrocodon laxicymosus (also called the Loose-Fruited Petrocodon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocodon laxicymosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrocodon laxicymosus has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Petrocodon laxicymosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petrocodon laxicymosus is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept in a shady spot. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings of the leaves.
Where to Find Petrocodon laxicymosus
Petrocodon laxicymosus is found in the tropical forests of China.
Petrocodon laxicymosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon laxicymosus?
Petrocodon laxicymosus
What is the common name of Petrocodon laxicymosus?
Petrocodon
What is the family of Petrocodon laxicymosus?
Gesneriaceae
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
Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Wei Bin Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Xu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141625-1: Based on the initial data import