Fordiophyton brevicaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicaule
ID:
1083881
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18(1): 62 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083219
Common Names
- Fordiophyton brevicaule
- Short-Stalked Fordiophyton
- Short-Stemmed Fordiophyton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fordiophyton brevicaule (also called Short-Stemmed Fordiophyton, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Fordiophyton brevicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fordiophyton brevicaule are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
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Fordiophyton brevicaule can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Fordiophyton brevicaule
Fordiophyton brevicaule is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, disturbed habitats, and rocky areas.
Species in the Fordiophyton genus
Fordiophyton damingshanense, Fordiophyton strictum, Fordiophyton faberi, Fordiophyton cordifolium, Fordiophyton longipes, Fordiophyton brevicaule, Fordiophyton repens, Fordiophyton peperomiifolium, Fordiophyton breviscapum, Fordiophyton degeneratum, Fordiophyton chenii, Fordiophyton huizhouense, Fordiophyton zhuangiae, Fordiophyton jinpingense, Fordiophyton phamhoangii, Fordiophyton elatum, Fordiophyton integrifolium,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20305141: Based on the initial data import
Chen Jie (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chen' in the authors string.