Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron ex Randrian. & J.S.Mill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 546 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251632
Common Names
- Poupartia orientalis
- Eastern Poupartia
- Oriental Poupartia
Description
Poupartia orientalis (also called Oriental Poupartia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Poupartia orientalis 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
Poupartia orientalis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poupartia orientalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, shady spot in the garden with a temperature range of 10-30°C (50-86°F). The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in moist soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Poupartia orientalis
Poupartia orientalis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.
Poupartia orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poupartia orientalis?
Poupartia orientalis
What is the common name of Poupartia orientalis?
Oriental Poupartia
What is the natural habitat of Poupartia orientalis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Poupartia genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,