Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 2(2): 148 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230088
Common Names
- Rhynchoglossum omeiense
- Omeiense Rhynchoglossum
- Omeiense Rhynchoglossum Tree
Description
Rhynchoglossum omeiense (also called Omei rhynchoglossum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchoglossum omeiense is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchoglossum omeiense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchoglossum omeiense is a perennial fern that grows in partial shade. It can be propagated by spores or division. When propagating by spores, collect the spores in late summer or early autumn and sow them in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rhynchoglossum omeiense
Rhynchoglossum omeiense can be found in the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Rhynchoglossum omeiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchoglossum omeiense?
Rhynchoglossum omeiense
What is the common name of Rhynchoglossum omeiense?
Omeiense Rhynchoglossum
Where is Rhynchoglossum omeiense found?
It is native to the Sichuan province of China
Species in the Rhynchoglossum genus
Rhynchoglossum spumosum,
Rhynchoglossum ampliatum,
Rhynchoglossum azureum,
Rhynchoglossum obliquum,
Rhynchoglossum gardneri,
Rhynchoglossum klugioides,
Rhynchoglossum lazulinum,
Rhynchoglossum borneense,
Rhynchoglossum notonianum,
Rhynchoglossum omeiense,
Rhynchoglossum capsulare,
Rhynchoglossum mirabilis,
Rhynchoglossum saccatum,
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,