Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
oblata
ID:
1065729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 11: 270 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065067

Common Names

  • Petrocosmea
  • Petrocosmea oblata
  • Petrocosmea Oblata

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Description

Petrocosmea oblata (also called Oblate Petrocosmea, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to China and Taiwan. It has a rosette of leaves and produces white or pink flowers. It grows in grassland, scrub and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petrocosmea oblata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its foliage is attractive and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petrocosmea oblata var. latisepala (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Petrocosmea oblata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrocosmea oblata can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into sections and replant each section in a well-draining soil mix. Petrocosmea oblata prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F.

Where to Find Petrocosmea oblata

Petrocosmea oblata can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand.

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,

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