Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Y.Shen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 66: 327 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029114
Description
Stixis yingjiangensis (also called Yingjiang Stixis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to China and is found in dry scrub and open woodlands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stixis yingjiangensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stixis yingjiangensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stixis yingjiangensis is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stixis yingjiangensis
Stixis yingjiangensis is native to the Chinese province of Yunnan, where it can be found in the subtropical forests.
Stixis yingjiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stixis yingjiangensis?
Stixis yingjiangensis
What is the family of Stixis yingjiangensis?
Acanthaceae
Where is Stixis yingjiangensis native to?
China
Species in the Stixis genus
Stixis scortechinii,
Stixis nayarii,
Stixis hookeri,
Stixis obtusifolia,
Stixis suaveolens,
Stixis philippinensis,
Stixis ovata,
Stixis scandens,
Stixis villiflora,
Stixis yingjiangensis,
Species in the Resedaceae family
Borthwickia trifoliata,
Caylusea abyssinica,
Caylusea hexagyna,
Caylusea latifolia,
Forchhammeria brevipes,
Forchhammeria emarginata,
Forchhammeria haitiensis,
Forchhammeria hintonii,
Forchhammeria laxiflora,
Forchhammeria longifolia,
Forchhammeria macrocarpa,
Forchhammeria matudae,
Forchhammeria pallida,
Forchhammeria polyandra,
Forchhammeria sessilifolia,
Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa,
Forchhammeria trifoliata,
Forchhammeria watsonii,
Forchhammeria tamaulipana,
Forchhammeria iltisii,
Ochradenus spartioides,
Ochradenus baccatus,
Ochradenus arabicus,
Ochradenus harsusiticus,
Ochradenus somalensis,
Ochradenus gifrii,
Ochradenus socotranus,
Oligomeris subulata,
Oligomeris linifolia,
Oligomeris dipetala,
Oligomeris dregeana,
Randonia africana,
Reseda alba,
Reseda alopecuros,
Reseda alphonsi,
Reseda amblyocarpa,
Reseda arabica,
Reseda anatolica,
Reseda urnigera,
Reseda tomentosa,
Reseda undata,
Reseda tymphaea,
Reseda villosa,
Reseda virgata,
Reseda viridis,
Reseda tefedestica,
Reseda germanicopolitana,
Reseda glauca,
Reseda elata,
Reseda duriaeana,