Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tsiangiana
ID:
1228947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) A.Weber

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 365 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228285



Common Names

  • Whytockia tsiangiana
  • Tsiangiana Whytockia
  • Whytockia


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Description

Whytockia tsiangiana (also called Tsiang's Whytockia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, oval leaves, with small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Whytockia tsiangiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Whytockia tsiangiana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Whytockia tsiangiana is a perennial herb native to temperate regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Whytockia tsiangiana

Whytockia tsiangiana can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Whytockia tsiangiana FAQ

What is the common name of Whytockia tsiangiana?

Tsiang's Whytockia

What is the native range of Whytockia tsiangiana?

Japan

What is the growth habit of Whytockia tsiangiana?

Herbaceous perennial

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-50054022: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.