Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dunn) Al-Shehbaz, G.Yang, L.L.Lu & T.Y.Cheo
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 87 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261766
Common Names
- Yinshania rivulorum
- Rivulorum Yinshania
- River Yinshania
Description
Yinshania rivulorum (also called River Yinshania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with small white flowers. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Yinshania rivulorum is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yinshania rivulorum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yinshania rivulorum can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and in temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F). Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Yinshania rivulorum
Yinshania rivulorum is native to East Asia and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Yinshania rivulorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yinshania rivulorum?
Yinshania rivulorum
What is the common name of Yinshania rivulorum?
Rivulet Yinshania
What type of plant is Yinshania rivulorum?
A herb
Species in the Yinshania genus
Yinshania acutangula,
Yinshania furcatopilosa,
Yinshania henryi,
Yinshania zayuensis,
Yinshania paradoxa,
Yinshania yixianensis,
Yinshania fumarioides,
Yinshania rivulorum,
Yinshania sinuata,
Yinshania lichuanensis,
Yinshania rupicola,
Yinshania hunanensis,
Yinshania hui,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,
References
Guang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Yang' in the authors string.