Status:
valid
Authors:
H.H.Hsue
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 272 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141241
Common Names
- Reevesia botingensis
- Botingensis Reevesia
- Botingensis
Description
Reevesia botingensis (also called Boting Reevesia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It is native to China, and can be found in open forests, scrub, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Reevesia botingensis is used for its medicinal properties in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat skin diseases, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reevesia botingensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Reevesia botingensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and ensure that the soil is kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Reevesia botingensis
Reevesia botingensis is native to China.
Species in the Reevesia genus
Reevesia orbicularis,
Reevesia wallichii,
Reevesia gagnepainiana,
Reevesia macrocarpa,
Reevesia yersinii,
Reevesia botingensis,
Reevesia lofouensis,
Reevesia formosana,
Reevesia shangszeensis,
Reevesia lancifolia,
Reevesia pycnantha,
Reevesia thyrsoidea,
Reevesia longipetiolata,
Reevesia orbicularifolia,
Reevesia rotundifolia,
Reevesia glaucophylla,
Reevesia tomentosa,
Reevesia rubronervia,
Reevesia pubescens,
Reevesia lumlingensis,
Reevesia clarkii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,
References
Hsiang Hao Hsue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Hsue' in the authors string.