Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.M.Shui, W.H.Chen & Mich.Möller
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 325 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340598
Common Names
- Petrocodon Lithophilus
- Lithophilus Petrocodon
- Stone-Loving Petrocodon
Description
Petrocodon lithophilus (also called 'Lithophilus Petrocodon', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Asia, where it grows in humid forests and grasslands. It has a short stem and small, white flowers. The leaves are linear and the stems are green.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocodon lithophilus is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petrocodon lithophilus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrocodon lithophilus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Petrocodon lithophilus
Petrocodon lithophilus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in specialty nurseries and online retailers.
Petrocodon lithophilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon lithophilus?
Petrocodon lithophilus
What is the common name of Petrocodon lithophilus?
Lithophilus Petrocodon
What is the natural habitat of Petrocodon lithophilus?
Tropical forests of 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
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.