Phyllodoce deflexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deflexa
ID:
1219783
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching & H.P.Yang
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 28: 403 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219121
Common Names
- Deflexa Phyllodoce
- Phyllodoce deflexa
- Deflexa Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllodoce deflexa (also called the drooping phyllodoce, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllodoce deflexa is a popular ornamental plant, and is often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllodoce deflexa is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow, oval-shaped leaf.
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Phyllodoce deflexa can be propagated by division of the root ball in spring. It should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be fertilized in spring and watered regularly.
Where to Find Phyllodoce deflexa
Phyllodoce deflexa can be found in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, in the United States and Canada.
Species in the Phyllodoce genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Han Pi Yang (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Yang' in the authors string.