Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
yangshuoensis
ID:
921537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tao Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 19: 210 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920872

Common Names

  • Leptodermis Yangshuoensis
  • Yangshuoensis Leptodermis
  • Yangshuo Leptodermis

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Description

Leptodermis yangshuoensis (also called Yangshuo's Leptodermis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptodermis yangshuoensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptodermis yangshuoensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptodermis yangshuoensis is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Leptodermis yangshuoensis

Leptodermis yangshuoensis is native to China and is found in the limestone karst regions of Guangxi Province.

Species in the Leptodermis genus

Leptodermis amoena, Leptodermis beichuanensis, Leptodermis brevisepala, Leptodermis buxifolia, Leptodermis crassifolia, Leptodermis dielsiana, Leptodermis diffusa, Leptodermis forrestii, Leptodermis glomerata, Leptodermis gracilis, Leptodermis griffithii, Leptodermis handeliana, Leptodermis hirsutiflora, Leptodermis kumaonensis, Leptodermis lanata, Leptodermis lanceolata, Leptodermis lecomtei, Leptodermis limprichtii, Leptodermis ludlowii, Leptodermis oblonga, Leptodermis ordosica, Leptodermis ovata, Leptodermis parkeri, Leptodermis parvifolia, Leptodermis pilosa, Leptodermis potaninii, Leptodermis pulchella, Leptodermis pumila, Leptodermis purdomii, Leptodermis rehderiana, Leptodermis riparia, Leptodermis scabrida, Leptodermis schneideri, Leptodermis scissa, Leptodermis stapfiana, Leptodermis tomentella, Leptodermis trifida, Leptodermis velutiniflora, Leptodermis vestita, Leptodermis virgata, Leptodermis wardii, Leptodermis wilsonii, Leptodermis xizangensis, Leptodermis yui, Leptodermis yangshuoensis, Leptodermis coriaceifolia, Leptodermis hechiensis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466415: Based on the initial data import
Tao Chen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tao Chen' in the authors string.