Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fargesii
ID:
239866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 12 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239198



Common Names

  • Meehania fargesii
  • Meehania
  • Fargesii


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Synonyms

  • Dracocephalum fargesii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Meehania fargesii (also called Farges' meehania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Meehania fargesii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Meehania fargesii var. fargesii
Meehania fargesii var. pedunculata (Hemsl.) C.Y.Wu
Meehania fargesii var. pinetorum (Hand.-Mazz.) C.Y.Wu
Meehania fargesii var. radicans (Vaniot) C.Y.Wu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meehania fargesii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meehania fargesii is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Meehania fargesii

Meehania fargesii can be found in China.

Meehania fargesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meehania fargesii?

Meehania fargesii

What is the natural habitat of Meehania fargesii?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Meehania fargesii?

Tropical trumpet vine, giant trumpet vine

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123276: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.