Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
funingense
ID:
265353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang & P.T.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 395 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264685

Common Names

  • Parepigynum funingense
  • Funingense Parepigynum
  • Funingense Parepigynum

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Description

Parepigynum funingense (also called 'Funing Parepigynum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It grows in thickets, grasslands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Parepigynum funingense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower arrangements and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parepigynum funingense is yellow and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parepigynum funingense is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and bark. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Parepigynum funingense

Parepigynum funingense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Parepigynum funingense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parepigynum funingense?

Parepigynum funingense

What is the family of Parepigynum funingense?

Acanthaceae

Where is Parepigynum funingense found?

China

Species in the Parepigynum genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147796: Based on the initial data import
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.