Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 9: 103 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275487
Common Names
- Shortia rotundifolia
- Rotundifolia Shortia
- Shortia Rotundifolia
Description
Shortia rotundifolia (also called Round-Leaf Shortia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Shortia rotundifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Shortia rotundifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and round, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Shortia rotundifolia is an evergreen shrub native to the Appalachian Mountains. It can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Layering can be done in the spring or fall by burying a low-lying branch in the soil.
Where to Find Shortia rotundifolia
Shortia rotundifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Shortia genus
Species in the Diapensiaceae family
Berneuxia thibetica,
Diapensia himalaica,
Diapensia lapponica,
Diapensia obovata,
Diapensia purpurea,
Diapensia wardii,
Galax urceolata,
Pyxidanthera barbulata,
Pyxidanthera brevifolia,
Schizocodon soldanelloides,
Schizocodon yunnanensis,
Schizocodon ilicifolius,
Shortia uniflora,
Shortia sinensis,
Shortia galacifolia,
Shortia rotundifolia,