Petrocodon retroflexus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retroflexus
ID:
1333492
Status:
valid
Authors:
Qiang Zhang & J.Guo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 161 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345946
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrocodon retroflexus (also called Bent Petrocodon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocodon retroflexus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrocodon retroflexus has white to yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petrocodon retroflexus is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Petrocodon retroflexus
Petrocodon retroflexus is native to China.
Petrocodon retroflexus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon retroflexus?
Petrocodon retroflexus
What is the natural habitat of Petrocodon retroflexus?
Forests of China
What is the conservation status of Petrocodon retroflexus?
Endangered
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
Qiang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qiang Zhang' in the authors string.
Jing Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Guo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155598-1: Based on the initial data import