Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 254 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715614
Common Names
- Peliosanthes yunnanensis
- Yunnan Peliosanthes
- Yunnan's Peliosanthes
Description
Peliosanthes yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to China and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Peliosanthes yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peliosanthes yunnanensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peliosanthes yunnanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Peliosanthes yunnanensis
Peliosanthes yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.
Peliosanthes yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes yunnanensis?
Peliosanthes yunnanensis
What is the common name of Peliosanthes yunnanensis?
Yunnan Peliosanthes
What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes yunnanensis?
Grassy slopes and scrubland
Species in the Peliosanthes genus
Peliosanthes macrophylla,
Peliosanthes macrostegia,
Peliosanthes violacea,
Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides,
Peliosanthes curnberlegii,
Peliosanthes kaoi,
Peliosanthes yunnanensis,
Peliosanthes sinica,
Peliosanthes griffithii,
Peliosanthes teta,
Peliosanthes dehongensis,
Peliosanthes sessilis,
Peliosanthes gracilipes,
Peliosanthes subcoronata,
Peliosanthes pachystachya,
Peliosanthes divaricatanthera,
Peliosanthes weberi,
Peliosanthes caesia,
Peliosanthes reflexa,
Peliosanthes irinae,
Peliosanthes argenteostriata,
Peliosanthes nivea,
Peliosanthes nutans,
Peliosanthes retroflexa,
Peliosanthes minutiflora,
Peliosanthes brevicoronata,
Peliosanthes cambodiana,
Peliosanthes triandra,
Peliosanthes micrantha,
Peliosanthes densiflora,
Peliosanthes hexagona,
Peliosanthes aperta,
Peliosanthes elegans,
Peliosanthes kenhillii,
Peliosanthes separata,
Peliosanthes inaperta,
Peliosanthes kenhilloides,
Peliosanthes splendens,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,