Pueraria xyzhui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohashi & Iokawa
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.81: 27 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278284
Common Names
- Pueraria
- Xyzhui Pueraria
- Xyzhui's Pueraria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pueraria xyzhui (also called Xyzhui Pueraria, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pueraria xyzhui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pueraria xyzhui has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pueraria xyzhui is a perennial vine native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Pueraria xyzhui
Pueraria xyzhui is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Pueraria xyzhui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pueraria xyzhui?
Pueraria xyzhui
What are the common names of Pueraria xyzhui?
Xyzhui Pueraria, Xyzhui Vine
What type of plant is Pueraria xyzhui?
Pueraria xyzhui is a species of vine in the Fabaceae family
Species in the Pueraria genus
Pueraria mirifica, Pueraria tuberosa, Pueraria montana, Pueraria candollei, Pueraria imbricata, Pueraria maesenii, Pueraria alopecuroides, Pueraria calycina, Pueraria edulis, Pueraria bella, Pueraria garhwalensis, Pueraria lacei, Pueraria sikkimensis, Pueraria neocaledonica, Pueraria pulcherrima, Pueraria pulcherrima, Pueraria bouffordii, Pueraria xyzhui, Pueraria grandiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Yu Iokawa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iokawa' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pueraria xyzhui H.Ohashi & Iokawa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.