Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
chenii
ID:
1332366

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Jin Zeng & X.Y.Zhuang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 247(1): 54 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344820



Common Names

  • Fordiophyton chenii
  • Chenii Fordiophyton
  • Cheni Fordiophyton


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Description

Fordiophyton chenii (also called Chen's Fordiophyton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has large, glossy leaves. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Fordiophyton chenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fordiophyton chenii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. Seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fordiophyton chenii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0 and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Fordiophyton chenii

Fordiophyton chenii is found in the tropical forests of China.

Fordiophyton chenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fordiophyton chenii?

Fordiophyton chenii

What is the common name of Fordiophyton chenii?

Chenii Fordiophyton

What is the natural habitat of Fordiophyton chenii?

Fordiophyton chenii is native to the subtropical regions of China

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

Xue-Ying Zhuang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Zhuang' in the authors string.
Si Jin Zeng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Jin Zeng' in the authors string.