Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.B.Lu & Q.Zhang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(1): 83 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347695
Common Names
- Petrocodon pulchriflorus
- Pulchriflorus Petrocodon
- Petrocodon pulchriflorus
Description
Petrocodon pulchriflorus (also called 'Beautiful-flowered Petrocodon', among many other common names) is an herbaceous species native to China. It is a small, perennial plant with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has white flowers and silvery-green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy habitats in China.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocodon pulchriflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrocodon pulchriflorus has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrocodon pulchriflorus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Petrocodon pulchriflorus
Petrocodon pulchriflorus is native to China and can be found in moist, forested areas.
Petrocodon pulchriflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon pulchriflorus?
Petrocodon pulchriflorus
What is the common name of Petrocodon pulchriflorus?
Pulchriflorus
What is the natural habitat of Petrocodon pulchriflorus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Qing Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Zhang' in the authors string.
Yong Bin Lu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Lu' in the authors string.