Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(4): 145 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251575
Common Names
- Wikstroemia huidongensis
- Huidong Wikstroemia
- Huidong Wikstroemia
Description
Wikstroemia huidongensis (also called Huidong Wikstroemia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Wikstroemia huidongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wikstroemia huidongensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wikstroemia huidongensis can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Where to Find Wikstroemia huidongensis
Wikstroemia huidongensis can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Wikstroemia huidongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wikstroemia huidongensis?
Wikstroemia huidongensis
What is the common name of Wikstroemia huidongensis?
Huidong Wikstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Wikstroemia huidongensis?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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,