Status:
valid
Authors:
Yan Liu & W.B.Xu
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 385 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043617
Common Names
- Huanjiang Petrocosmea
- Petrocosmea huanjiangensis
- Huanjiang Plant
Description
Petrocosmea huanjiangensis (also called 'Huanjiang Petrocosmea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocosmea huanjiangensis is used for making furniture, tools, and other crafts. It is also used as a source of fuel and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrocosmea huanjiangensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Petrocosmea huanjiangensis
Petrocosmea huanjiangensis is found in the tropical forests of China.
Species in the Petrocosmea genus
Petrocosmea umbelliformis,
Petrocosmea parryorum,
Petrocosmea heterophylla,
Petrocosmea kingii,
Petrocosmea kerrii,
Petrocosmea condorensis,
Petrocosmea formosa,
Petrocosmea shilinensis,
Petrocosmea xingyiensis,
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata,
Petrocosmea pubescens,
Petrocosmea bicolor,
Petrocosmea cryptica,
Petrocosmea huanjiangensis,
Petrocosmea nervosa,
Petrocosmea grandiflora,
Petrocosmea oblata,
Petrocosmea flaccida,
Petrocosmea sinensis,
Petrocosmea forrestii,
Petrocosmea cavaleriei,
Petrocosmea barbata,
Petrocosmea mairei,
Petrocosmea minor,
Petrocosmea duclouxii,
Petrocosmea martini,
Petrocosmea iodioides,
Petrocosmea qinlingensis,
Petrocosmea rosettifolia,
Petrocosmea longipedicellata,
Petrocosmea begoniifolia,
Petrocosmea confluens,
Petrocosmea coerulea,
Petrocosmea sichuanensis,
Petrocosmea grandifolia,
Petrocosmea menglianensis,
Petrocosmea sericea,
Petrocosmea leiandra,
Petrocosmea hexiensis,
Petrocosmea funingensis,
Petrocosmea melanophthalma,
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.