Drypetes kwangtungensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangtungensis
ID:
835981
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.W.Xing, X.S.Qin & H.F.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 25: 38 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835316
Common Names
- Kwangtung Drypetes
- Drypetes Kwangtungensis
- Kwangtung
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drypetes kwangtungensis (also called Kwangtung drypetes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody root system. It is found in dry open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Drypetes kwangtungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drypetes kwangtungensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Drypetes kwangtungensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Putranjivaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Drypetes kwangtungensis
Drypetes kwangtungensis is found in China.
Drypetes kwangtungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drypetes kwangtungensis?
Drypetes kwangtungensis
What is the common name of Drypetes kwangtungensis?
Kwangtung Drypetes
Where is Drypetes kwangtungensis native to?
China
Species in the Drypetes genus
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,
Species in the Putranjivaceae family
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372543: Based on the initial data import
Fu Wu Xing (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Xing' in the authors string.
Hong-Feng Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.F.Chen' in the authors string.
Xin-Sheng Qin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.S.Qin' in the authors string.