Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.L.Li) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.217361111. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423910
Description
Podophyllum sinense (also called Podophyllum sinensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers that are often tinged with pink. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Podophyllum sinense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podophyllum sinense is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podophyllum sinense can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Podophyllum sinense
Podophyllum sinense is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Podophyllum sinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podophyllum sinense?
Podophyllum sinense
What type of plant is Podophyllum sinense?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Podophyllum sinense native to?
Asia
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
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.