Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
kwangsiensis
ID:
398433

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Hoo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 150 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397765

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis
  • Kwangsiensis Brassaiopsis
  • Kwangsiensis False Aralia

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Description

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis (also called Kwangsi Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to China. It is a columnar cactus, growing up to 2 meters tall, with grey-green stems and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis?

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis

What is the common name of Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis?

Kwangsi Banyan

What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis?

It is found in the tropical forests of China

Species in the Brassaiopsis genus

Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi, Brassaiopsis aculeata, Brassaiopsis andamanica, Brassaiopsis angustifolia, Brassaiopsis calcarea, Brassaiopsis castaneifolia, Brassaiopsis chengkangensis, Brassaiopsis ciliata, Brassaiopsis dumicola, Brassaiopsis elegans, Brassaiopsis ferruginea, Brassaiopsis ficifolia, Brassaiopsis glomerulata, Brassaiopsis gracilis, Brassaiopsis griffithii, Brassaiopsis hainla, Brassaiopsis hispida, Brassaiopsis hookeri, Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis, Brassaiopsis magnifica, Brassaiopsis minor, Brassaiopsis mitis, Brassaiopsis moumingensis, Brassaiopsis phanrangensis, Brassaiopsis producta, Brassaiopsis quercifolia, Brassaiopsis resecta, Brassaiopsis rockii, Brassaiopsis rufosetosa, Brassaiopsis shweliensis, Brassaiopsis simplex, Brassaiopsis simplicifolia, Brassaiopsis stellata, Brassaiopsis sumatrana, Brassaiopsis tibetanus, Brassaiopsis triloba, Brassaiopsis trilobata, Brassaiopsis tripteris, Brassaiopsis variabilis, Brassaiopsis bodinieri, Brassaiopsis ficifolioides, Brassaiopsis gigantea, Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis, Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia, Brassaiopsis spinosissima,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24134: Based on the initial data import
Gin Hoo (1912-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Hoo' in the authors string.