Species:
pseudocoriaceifolius
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yan Liu & W.B.Xu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 970 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340280
Common Names
- Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius
- Pseudocoriaceifolius petrocodon
- Pseudocoriaceifolius' petrocodon
Description
Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius (also called the False Leatherleaf 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 pseudocoriaceifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius 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 pseudocoriaceifolius
Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius is native to East Asia, particularly in China and Japan.
Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius?
Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius
What is the common name of Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius?
Petrocodon
What is the family of Petrocodon pseudocoriaceifolius?
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.