Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pax) Breteler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 329 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806361
Common Names
- Plesiatropha carpinifolia
- Carpinifoliate Plesiatropha
- Hornbeam-Leaved Plesiatropha
Description
Plesiatropha carpinifolia (also called Carpinifolia Plesiatropha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to South Africa. It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet pine savannas. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Plesiatropha carpinifolia is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care. It can be used to bring a tropical feel to any room and can be used as a groundcover in outdoor gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plesiatropha carpinifolia is yellow and bell-shaped with 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plesiatropha carpinifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Plesiatropha carpinifolia
Plesiatropha carpinifolia is native to the temperate forests of China.
Plesiatropha carpinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plesiatropha carpinifolia?
Plesiatropha carpinifolia
What is the natural habitat of Plesiatropha carpinifolia?
It is native to China
What is the growth habit of Plesiatropha carpinifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub
Species in the Plesiatropha genus
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Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,