Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
repens
ID:
1083882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 2: 117 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083220



Common Names

  • Fordiophyton repens
  • Creeping Fordiophyton
  • Trailing Fordiophyton


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Description

Fordiophyton repens (also called Creeping 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 repens 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 repens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Fordiophyton repens 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 repens

Fordiophyton repens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, disturbed habitats, and rocky areas.

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-20305142: Based on the initial data import
Yong Chin Huang (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Huang' in the authors string.