Podophyllum delavayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
1258700
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 1: 63 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258038
Common Names
- Podophyllum Delavayi
- Delavayi Mayapple
- Delavay's Mayapple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podophyllum delavayi (also called Delavay's Mayapple, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Podophyllum delavayi is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podophyllum delavayi has small, yellow-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Podophyllum delavayi is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Podophyllum delavayi
Podophyllum delavayi is native to the tropical rainforests of China.
Podophyllum delavayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podophyllum delavayi?
Podophyllum delavayi
What is the natural habitat of Podophyllum delavayi?
Tropical and subtropical forests of East Asia
What are the common uses of Podophyllum delavayi?
The leaves and roots are used for medicinal purposes
Species in the Podophyllum genus
Podophyllum peltatum, Podophyllum hexandrum, Podophyllum hemsleyi, Podophyllum glaucescens, Podophyllum emeiense, Podophyllum guangxiense, Podophyllum trilobulus, Podophyllum pleianthum, Podophyllum majorense, Podophyllum versipelle, Podophyllum difforme, Podophyllum delavayi, Podophyllum aurantiocaule, Podophyllum majoense, Podophyllum grayi, Podophyllum tsayuense, Podophyllum sinense, Podophyllum cymosum,
Species in the Berberidaceae family
Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,
References
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107585-1: Based on the initial data import