Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang) C.Jeffrey & W.J.de Wilde
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 91: 769 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284371
Common Names
- Sinobaijiania yunnanensis
- Yunnanensis Sinobaijiania
- Yunnanensis Spiderling
Description
Sinobaijiania yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Baijiania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to China. It has small white flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Sinobaijiania yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sinobaijiania yunnanensis are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinobaijiania yunnanensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Sinobaijiania yunnanensis
Sinobaijiania yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in the province of Yunnan.
Sinobaijiania yunnanensis FAQ
What is the common name of Sinobaijiania yunnanensis?
Yunnan Baijiania
What is the natural range of Sinobaijiania yunnanensis?
China
What type of soil does Sinobaijiania yunnanensis prefer?
Moist, well-drained soils
Species in the Sinobaijiania genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,
References
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.