Petrocodon villosus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosus
ID:
1328170
Status:
valid
Authors:
Xin Hong, F.Wen & S.B.Zhou
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Blumea 59: 33 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340624
Common Names
- Petrocodon villosus
- Hairy Petrocodon
- Petrocodon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrocodon villosus (also called 'Hairy Petrocodon', among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and is often found in shady, moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocodon villosus 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 villosus is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green colour.
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Petrocodon villosus can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered spot and protected from strong winds. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Petrocodon villosus
Petrocodon villosus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Petrocodon villosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocodon villosus?
Petrocodon villosus
What is the family of Petrocodon villosus?
Gesneriaceae
What is the native range of Petrocodon villosus?
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
Shou Biao Zhou (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Zhou' in the authors string.
Fang Wen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Wen' in the authors string.
Xin Hong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xin Hong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142626-1: Based on the initial data import