Petrocosmea funingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
funingensis
ID:
1322587
Status:
valid
Authors:
Qiang Zhang & B.Pan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 77: 6 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335041
Common Names
- Petrocosmea funingensis
- Funing Petrocosmea
- Funing Plant
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Petrocosmea funingensis (also called Funing Petrocosmea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocosmea funingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petrocosmea funingensis is a small, greenish-white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Petrocosmea funingensis: Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted.
Where to Find Petrocosmea funingensis
Petrocosmea funingensis is native to China.
Petrocosmea funingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocosmea funingensis?
Petrocosmea funingensis
What is the common name of Petrocosmea funingensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Petrocosmea funingensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Petrocosmea genus
Petrocosmea umbelliformis, Petrocosmea parryorum, Petrocosmea heterophylla, Petrocosmea kingii, Petrocosmea kerrii, Petrocosmea condorensis, Petrocosmea formosa, Petrocosmea shilinensis, Petrocosmea xingyiensis, Petrocosmea xanthomaculata, Petrocosmea pubescens, Petrocosmea bicolor, Petrocosmea cryptica, Petrocosmea huanjiangensis, Petrocosmea nervosa, Petrocosmea grandiflora, Petrocosmea oblata, Petrocosmea flaccida, Petrocosmea sinensis, Petrocosmea forrestii, Petrocosmea cavaleriei, Petrocosmea barbata, Petrocosmea mairei, Petrocosmea minor, Petrocosmea duclouxii, Petrocosmea martini, Petrocosmea iodioides, Petrocosmea qinlingensis, Petrocosmea rosettifolia, Petrocosmea longipedicellata, Petrocosmea begoniifolia, Petrocosmea confluens, Petrocosmea coerulea, Petrocosmea sichuanensis, Petrocosmea grandifolia, Petrocosmea menglianensis, Petrocosmea sericea, Petrocosmea leiandra, Petrocosmea hexiensis, Petrocosmea funingensis, Petrocosmea melanophthalma,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Bo Pan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Pan' in the authors string.
Qiang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qiang Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125525-1: Based on the initial data import