Zeltnera wigginsii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wigginsii
ID:
1275852
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.R.Broome) G.Mans.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 736 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275190
Common Names
- Zeltnera
- Wigginsii Zeltnera
- Zeltnera Wigginsii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zeltnera wigginsii (also called Wiggins' Zeltnera, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Western United States. It has small, round leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zeltnera wigginsii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It can also be used as a food flavoring and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zeltnera wigginsii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zeltnera wigginsii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It is also important to keep the plant in an area that is protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Zeltnera wigginsii
Zeltnera wigginsii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Species in the Zeltnera genus
Zeltnera exaltata, Zeltnera madrensis, Zeltnera quitensis, Zeltnera stricta, Zeltnera muehlenbergii, Zeltnera texensis, Zeltnera trichantha, Zeltnera abramsii, Zeltnera davyi, Zeltnera namophila, Zeltnera nevadensis, Zeltnera venusta, Zeltnera arizonica, Zeltnera beyrichii, Zeltnera breviflora, Zeltnera calycosa, Zeltnera glandulifera, Zeltnera maryanniana, Zeltnera gentryi, Zeltnera pusilla, Zeltnera setacea, Zeltnera wigginsii, Zeltnera multicaulis, Zeltnera martinii, Zeltnera nudicaulis, Zeltnera nesomii, Zeltnera namatophila,
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
Guilhem Mansion: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mans.' in the authors string.
Carmen Rose Broome (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Broome' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061759-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.