Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
duclouxii
ID:
1140912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 47: 22 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140250



Common Names

  • Pterygiella duclouxii
  • Ducloux's Pterygiella
  • Ducloux Pterygiella


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Description

Pterygiella duclouxii (also called Ducloux's Pterygiella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a creeping rootstock and erect stems that can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a serrated margin. It is found in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygiella duclouxii is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterygiella duclouxii has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, shiny seeds. Its seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygiella duclouxii is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and to keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pterygiella duclouxii

Pterygiella duclouxii is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808563-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].