Rhynchotechum discolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
1065768
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 24: 37 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065106
Common Names
- Rhynchotechum discolor
- Discolor Rhynchotechum
- Two-Colored Rhynchotechum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchotechum discolor (also called Discolored Rhynchotechum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a creeping habit with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is usually found in shady, moist areas such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchotechum discolor is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It produces small, white flowers and has attractive, glossy foliage.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhynchotechum discolor for. incisum Hatus. ex J.C.WangFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchotechum discolor has white flowers with yellow centers and red stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchotechum discolor is a perennial plant that is native to India. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Rhynchotechum discolor
Rhynchotechum discolor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Rhynchotechum genus
Rhynchotechum calycinum, Rhynchotechum alternifolium, Rhynchotechum angustifolium, Rhynchotechum brandisii, Rhynchotechum polycarpum, Rhynchotechum hispidum, Rhynchotechum parviflorum, Rhynchotechum eximium, Rhynchotechum permolle, Rhynchotechum discolor, Rhynchotechum formosanum, Rhynchotechum obovatum, Rhynchotechum vestitum, Rhynchotechum ellipticum, Rhynchotechum longipes, Rhynchotechum brevipedunculatum, Rhynchotechum burmanicum, Rhynchotechum gracile, Rhynchotechum hookeri, Rhynchotechum vietnamense,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14002180: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.