Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pterocaulis
ID:
1327250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lepis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guianas , Ser. A, 30(139): 17 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339704

Common Names

  • Chelonanthus pterocaulis
  • Pterocaul Chelonanthus
  • Winged-Stem Chelonanthus

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Description

Chelonanthus pterocaulis (also called Winged-Stem Chelonanthus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to China. It has a single stem and grows to a height of about 15 cm. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chelonanthus pterocaulis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chelonanthus pterocaulis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chelonanthus pterocaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Chelonanthus pterocaulis

Chelonanthus pterocaulis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Chelonanthus pterocaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chelonanthus pterocaulis?

Chelonanthus pterocaulis

What is the common name of Chelonanthus pterocaulis?

Winged-stem Chelonanthus

What is the family of Chelonanthus pterocaulis?

Gesneriaceae

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

K.B. Lepis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140255-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.