Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
1262434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.C.Zhang & J.Z.Shao) Al-Shehbaz, G.Yang, L.L.Lu & T.Y.Cheo

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 91 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261772

Common Names

  • Yinshania rupicola
  • Rupicola Yinshania
  • Rock Yinshania

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Description

Yinshania rupicola (also called Rock-dwelling Yinshania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Yinshania rupicola 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Yinshania rupicola sub. shuangpaiensis (Z.Yu Li) Al-Shehbaz, G.Yang, L.L.Lu & T.Y.Cheo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yinshania rupicola has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yinshania rupicola 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 rupicola

Yinshania rupicola is native to East Asia and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Yinshania rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yinshania rupicola?

Yinshania rupicola

What is the common name of Yinshania rupicola?

Rock-dwelling Yinshania

What type of plant is Yinshania rupicola?

A herb

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dingcheng Zhang (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Zhang' in the authors string.
Tai Yien Cheo (1912-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Y.Cheo' in the authors string.
Guang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Yang' in the authors string.
Lian Li Lu (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.L.Lu' in the authors string.
Jian Zhang Shao (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Z.Shao' in the authors string.