Rhodoleia stenopetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenopetala
ID:
1065954
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1959(2): 31 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065292
Common Names
- Rhodoleia
- Stenopetala
- Stenopetala Rhodoleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodoleia stenopetala (also called Narrow-petalled Rhodoleia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Hamamelidaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan. It grows in open forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodoleia stenopetala is used as an ornamental plant and also as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodoleia stenopetala has small, white flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are erect with lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodoleia stenopetala is propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of light shade but prefers full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Rhodoleia stenopetala
Rhodoleia stenopetala can be found in the tropical forests of China.
Species in the Rhodoleia genus
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15100221: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.