Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
976204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 230 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975542

Common Names

  • Greeniopsis pubescens
  • Pubescens Greeniopsis
  • Greeniopsis Pubescens

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Description

Greeniopsis pubescens (also called Chinese Greeniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Greeniopsis pubescens is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and edema.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greeniopsis pubescens has white, star-shaped flowers with a short, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greeniopsis pubescens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Greeniopsis pubescens

Greeniopsis pubescens is native to India.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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