Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Y.Tan & D.Y.Hong
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154: 437 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807644
Common Names
- Amana kuocangshanica
- Kuocangshanica Amana
- Amana Plant
Description
Amana kuocangshanica (also called Kuocangshanica Amana, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Amana kuocangshanica is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amana kuocangshanica has white flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amana kuocangshanica is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for several days before planting in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted to a larger pot and given more frequent watering.
Where to Find Amana kuocangshanica
Amana kuocangshanica is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Amana kuocangshanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amana kuocangshanica?
Amana kuocangshanica
What are the common names of Amana kuocangshanica?
Kuocangshanica Amana
What is the natural habitat of Amana kuocangshanica?
Dry, rocky slopes in China
Species in the Amana genus
Species in the Liliaceae family
Amana edulis,
Amana erythronioides,
Amana kuocangshanica,
Amana anhuiensis,
Amana wanzhensis,
Calochortus albus,
Calochortus amabilis,
Calochortus ambiguus,
Calochortus amoenus,
Calochortus apiculatus,
Calochortus argillosus,
Calochortus aureus,
Calochortus balsensis,
Calochortus barbatus,
Calochortus bruneaunis,
Calochortus coeruleus,
Calochortus catalinae,
Calochortus cernuus,
Calochortus clavatus,
Calochortus concolor,
Calochortus coxii,
Calochortus dunnii,
Calochortus elegans,
Calochortus eurycarpus,
Calochortus excavatus,
Calochortus exilis,
Calochortus fimbriatus,
Calochortus flexuosus,
Calochortus foliosus,
Calochortus fuscus,
Calochortus ghiesbreghtii,
Calochortus greenei,
Calochortus gunnisonii,
Calochortus hartwegii,
Calochortus howellii,
Calochortus indecorus,
Calochortus invenustus,
Calochortus kennedyi,
Calochortus leichtlinii,
Calochortus longibarbatus,
Calochortus luteus,
Calochortus lyallii,
Calochortus macrocarpus,
Calochortus marcellae,
Calochortus minimus,
Calochortus monanthus,
Calochortus monophyllus,
Calochortus nigrescens,
Calochortus nitidus,
Calochortus nudus,
References
Dun Yan Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Tan' in the authors string.