Status:
valid
Authors:
D.H.Peng, Z.J.Liu & J.W.Zhai
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 115: 55 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336317
Common Names
- Malipoensis Changnienia
- Changnienia Malipoensis
- Changnienia Red
Description
Changnienia malipoensis (also called 'Malipo Changnienia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Changnienia malipoensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Changnienia malipoensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Changnienia malipoensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. They should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Changnienia malipoensis
Changnienia malipoensis is native to the Malipo County in Yunnan Province, China. It can be found growing in the limestone karst regions of the area.
Species in the Changnienia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Dong Hui Peng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Peng' in the authors string.