Wikstroemia alternifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
1255269
Status:
valid
Authors:
Batalin
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 99 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254607
Common Names
- Wikstroemia alternifolia
- Alternifolia Wikstroemia
- Wikstroemia Alternifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wikstroemia alternifolia (also called Chinese alternate-leaf wikstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Wikstroemia alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wikstroemia alternifolia has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wikstroemia alternifolia is an evergreen shrub native to China. It is easily propagated through stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a sunny location and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in a container or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Wikstroemia alternifolia
Wikstroemia alternifolia can be found in the tropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Wikstroemia alternifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wikstroemia alternifolia?
Wikstroemia alternifolia
What is the family of Wikstroemia alternifolia?
Thymelaeaceae
Where is Wikstroemia alternifolia found?
China
Species in the Wikstroemia genus
Wikstroemia hanalei, Wikstroemia pilosa, Wikstroemia ovata, Wikstroemia bicornuta, Wikstroemia forbesii, Wikstroemia furcata, Wikstroemia monticola, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Wikstroemia phillyreifolia, Wikstroemia pulcherrima, Wikstroemia sandwicensis, Wikstroemia skottsbergiana, Wikstroemia uva-ursi, Wikstroemia villosa, Wikstroemia canescens, Wikstroemia australis, Wikstroemia mononectaria, Wikstroemia lanceolata, Wikstroemia indica, Wikstroemia leptophylla, Wikstroemia lichiangensis, Wikstroemia dolichantha, Wikstroemia scytophylla, Wikstroemia hainanensis, Wikstroemia chui, Wikstroemia nutans, Wikstroemia vaccinium, Wikstroemia liangii, Wikstroemia anhuiensis, Wikstroemia monnula, Wikstroemia gracilis, Wikstroemia stenophylla, Wikstroemia fargesii, Wikstroemia ligustrina, Wikstroemia angustifolia, Wikstroemia linoides, Wikstroemia micrantha, Wikstroemia subcyclolepidota, Wikstroemia johnplewsii, Wikstroemia huidongensis, Wikstroemia meyeniana, Wikstroemia glabra, Wikstroemia pachyrachis, Wikstroemia longipaniculata, Wikstroemia trichotoma, Wikstroemia capitata, Wikstroemia alternifolia, Wikstroemia retusa, Wikstroemia taiwanensis, Wikstroemia techinensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50175685: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin (1847-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batalin' in the authors string.