Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
maguanensis
ID:
747714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.M.Shui & W.H.Chen

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 47: 71 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747047

Common Names

  • Raphiocarpus maguanensis
  • Maguanensis Raphiocarpus
  • Raphiocarpus

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Description

Raphiocarpus maguanensis (also called Maguan Raphiocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Raphiocarpus maguanensis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphiocarpus maguanensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphiocarpus maguanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Raphiocarpus maguanensis

Raphiocarpus maguanensis is native to China and can be found in the wild in this region.

Raphiocarpus maguanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphiocarpus maguanensis?

Raphiocarpus maguanensis

What is the common name of Raphiocarpus maguanensis?

Maguan raphiocarpus

What type of plant is Raphiocarpus maguanensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Yu Min Shui (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Shui' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.