Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
1323863

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


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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.

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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

Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Jun Wen Zhai (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Zhai' in the authors string.
Dong Hui Peng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Peng' in the authors string.