Species:
yangtsekiangensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lév.) C.Xia & Y.F.Deng
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 104: 58 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336233
Common Names
- Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis
- Yangtsekiangensis Phlogacanthus
- Yangtsekiangensis Phlogacanthus Fern
Description
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis (also called Yangtze Phlogacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to China and grows in forests, thickets, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green veins and a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It should be grown in a location that receives partial sun to full shade. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis is native to China and can be found in the Yangtze River basin.
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis?
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis
What is the family of Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis?
Acanthaceae
Where is Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis found?
China
Species in the Phlogacanthus genus
Phlogacanthus cymosus,
Phlogacanthus lambertii,
Phlogacanthus kjellbergii,
Phlogacanthus jenkinsii,
Phlogacanthus insignis,
Phlogacanthus guttatus,
Phlogacanthus grandis,
Phlogacanthus gracilis,
Phlogacanthus gomezii,
Phlogacanthus geoffrayi,
Phlogacanthus elongatus,
Phlogacanthus cornutus,
Phlogacanthus celebicus,
Phlogacanthus brevis,
Phlogacanthus annamensis,
Phlogacanthus albiflorus,
Phlogacanthus fuscus,
Phlogacanthus murtonii,
Phlogacanthus turgidus,
Phlogacanthus tubiflorus,
Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis,
Phlogacanthus rectiflorus,
Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus,
Phlogacanthus publiflorus,
Phlogacanthus prostratus,
Phlogacanthus poilanei,
Phlogacanthus pochinii,
Phlogacanthus pedunculatus,
Phlogacanthus pauciflorus,
Phlogacanthus parviflorus,
Phlogacanthus racemosus,
Phlogacanthus paniculatus,
Phlogacanthus pyramidalis,
Phlogacanthus abbreviatus,
Phlogacanthus vitellinus,
Phlogacanthus curviflorus,
Phlogacanthus pubinervius,
Phlogacanthus colaniae,
Phlogacanthus yangtsekiangensis,
Phlogacanthus magnus,
Phlogacanthus datii,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Chun Xia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Xia' in the authors string.