Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tangutica
ID:
809933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 525 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809267

Common Names

  • Caryopteris tangutica
  • Tangutica Caryopteris
  • Tangutic Caryopteris

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Description

Caryopteris tangutica (also called Tangutica Caryopteris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is a small, shrubby perennial with a single, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It grows in grasslands, usually at elevations of 1000–1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Caryopteris tangutica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caryopteris tangutica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caryopteris tangutica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Caryopteris tangutica

Caryopteris tangutica can be found in China and Japan.

Caryopteris tangutica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caryopteris tangutica?

Caryopteris tangutica

What is the common name of Caryopteris tangutica?

Tangutica

What type of plant is Caryopteris tangutica?

Perennial

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34750: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.