Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
1105487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 15 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104825

Common Names

  • Periploca forrestii
  • Forrestii's Periploca
  • Periploca Forrestii

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Description

Periploca forrestii (also called 'Forrest's Periploca', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Periploca forrestii has been used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Periploca forrestii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Periploca forrestii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Periploca forrestii

Periploca forrestii is found in China.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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