Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
multiflorus
ID:
750634

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Wen & Y.S.Jiang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 57 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749967

Common Names

  • Petrocodon Multiflorus
  • Multiflorus Petrocodon
  • Multiflorus Petrocodon

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Description

Petrocodon multiflorus (also called Multiflorus petrocodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in rocky areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Petrocodon multiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrocodon multiflorus has small, bell-shaped, five-petalled flowers that are usually white or pink in colour. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrocodon multiflorus is a semi-hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Petrocodon multiflorus

Petrocodon multiflorus can be found in the Fujian province of China.

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Many-flowered Petrocodon

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Gesneriaceae

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

Fang Wen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Wen' in the authors string.
Yun Sheng Jiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Jiang' in the authors string.