Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
pachyrachis
ID:
1255257

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Tsai

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
J. Sun Yat-sen Univ. 5: 101 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254595



Common Names

  • Wikstroemia pachyrachis
  • Pachyrachis Wikstroemia
  • Wikstroemia Pachyrachis


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Description

Wikstroemia pachyrachis (also called Chinese thick-spine 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 pachyrachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wikstroemia pachyrachis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wikstroemia pachyrachis is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Wikstroemia pachyrachis

Wikstroemia pachyrachis is native to the rainforests of South America.

Wikstroemia pachyrachis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wikstroemia pachyrachis?

Wikstroemia pachyrachis

What is the common name of Wikstroemia pachyrachis?

Thick-spiked Wikstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Wikstroemia pachyrachis?

Wikstroemia pachyrachis is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea.

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-50175666: Based on the initial data import
Shao Lan Tsai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Tsai' in the authors string.