Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinfaensis
ID:
239878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Y.Z.Sun ex C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 17 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239210



Common Names

  • Meehania pinfaensis
  • Meehania Pinfaensis
  • Meehania Pinfaensis Tree


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Synonyms

  • Dracocephalum urticifolium angustifolia Dunn [unknown]
  • Meehania urticifolia angustifolia (Dunn) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum pinfaense H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Meehania pinfaensis (also called Pinfaense 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 pinfaensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meehania pinfaensis 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 pinfaensis 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 pinfaensis

Meehania pinfaensis can be found in China.

Meehania pinfaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meehania pinfaensis?

Meehania pinfaensis

What is the natural habitat of Meehania pinfaensis?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Meehania pinfaensis?

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-123287: 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.
Yon Zai Sun (1898-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Z.Sun' in the authors string.