Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trécul) Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 8: 50 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230741
Common Names
- Lanceolate Poikilospermum
- Poikilospermum lanceolatum
- Poikilospermum lanceolatum var. lanceolatum
Uses & Benefits
Poikilospermum lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poikilospermum lanceolatum has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poikilospermum lanceolatum is a deciduous, woody climber, with twining stems and pinnate leaves. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position.
Where to Find Poikilospermum lanceolatum
Poikilospermum lanceolatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Poikilospermum lanceolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poikilospermum lanceolatum?
Poikilospermum lanceolatum
What is the natural habitat of Poikilospermum lanceolatum?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
What are the common names of Poikilospermum lanceolatum?
It is commonly known as lanceolate poikilospermum, lanceolate poikilospermum vine, and lanceolate poikilospermum vine.
Species in the Poikilospermum genus
Poikilospermum subtrinervium,
Poikilospermum scortechinii,
Poikilospermum scabrinervium,
Poikilospermum peltatum,
Poikilospermum oblongifolium,
Poikilospermum nobile,
Poikilospermum microstachys,
Poikilospermum micranthum,
Poikilospermum intermedium,
Poikilospermum hirsutum,
Poikilospermum paxianum,
Poikilospermum gjellerupii,
Poikilospermum amboinense,
Poikilospermum forbesii,
Poikilospermum erectum,
Poikilospermum dubium,
Poikilospermum cordifolium,
Poikilospermum borneense,
Poikilospermum azureum,
Poikilospermum annamense,
Poikilospermum acuminatum,
Poikilospermum amoenum,
Poikilospermum suaveolens,
Poikilospermum lanceolatum,
Poikilospermum naucleiflorum,
Poikilospermum longifolium,
Poikilospermum concolor,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata,
Astrothalamus reticulatus,
Australina flaccida,
Australina pusilla,
Australina pusilla,
Boehmeria aspera,
Boehmeria balslevii,
Boehmeria beyeri,
Boehmeria brevirostris,
Boehmeria bullata,
Boehmeria burgeriana,
Boehmeria caudata,
Boehmeria celtidifolia,
Boehmeria clidemioides,
Boehmeria conica,
Boehmeria cylindrica,
Boehmeria densiflora,
Boehmeria depauperata,
Boehmeria didymogyne,
Boehmeria dura,
Boehmeria egregia,
Boehmeria excelsa,
Boehmeria grandis,
Boehmeria hamiltoniana,
Boehmeria helferi,
Boehmeria heterophylla,
Boehmeria holosericea,
Boehmeria japonica,
Boehmeria kiusiana,
Boehmeria kurzii,
Boehmeria lanceolata,
Boehmeria martii,
Boehmeria multiflora,
Boehmeria nakashimae,
Boehmeria nivea,
Boehmeria ourantha,
Boehmeria pavonii,
Boehmeria penduliflora,
Boehmeria pilosiuscula,
Boehmeria platanifolia,
Boehmeria polystachya,
Boehmeria radiata,
Boehmeria ramiflora,
Boehmeria repens,
Boehmeria rugosissima,
Boehmeria siamensis,
Boehmeria sieboldiana,
Boehmeria spicigera,
Boehmeria splitgerbera,
Boehmeria ternifolia,