Whytockia gongshanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gongshanensis
ID:
1255690
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yin Z.Wang & H.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38: 189 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255028
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Whytockia gongshanensis (also called Gongshan Whytockia, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Apiaceae family. It is native to China and grows in wet, marshy places. It has a slender stem, with round leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Whytockia gongshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Whytockia gongshanensis has a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Whytockia gongshanensis is a shrub that can be grown in warm, humid climates. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Whytockia gongshanensis
Whytockia gongshanensis is native to China and can be found in moist, subtropical forests.
Whytockia gongshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Whytockia gongshanensis?
Whytockia gongshanensis
What is the common name of Whytockia gongshanensis?
Gongshan Whytockia
What is the natural habitat of Whytockia gongshanensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Whytockia genus
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-50177397: Based on the initial data import
Yin Zheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yin Z.Wang' in the authors string.
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.