Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.C.Tsoong) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 235 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338084
Common Names
- Vandellia yaoshanensis
- Yaoshan Vandellia
- Vandellia
Description
Vandellia yaoshanensis (also called Vandellia cirrhosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to East Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers have a pleasant scent and bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be grown in a pot with well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Vandellia yaoshanensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vandellia yaoshanensis has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vandellia yaoshanensis is a low-growing, spreading plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Vandellia yaoshanensis
Vandellia yaoshanensis is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Yao Mountain.
Vandellia yaoshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vandellia yaoshanensis?
Vandellia yaoshanensis
What is the common name of Vandellia yaoshanensis?
Yao Shan Vandellia
What is the natural habitat of Vandellia yaoshanensis?
Vandellia yaoshanensis is native to China.
Species in the Vandellia genus
Vandellia tonkinensis,
Vandellia thorelii,
Vandellia longituba,
Vandellia scapigera,
Vandellia subulata,
Vandellia punctata,
Vandellia senegalensis,
Vandellia saginiformis,
Vandellia laotica,
Vandellia latifolia,
Vandellia hookeri,
Vandellia clausa,
Vandellia cerastoides,
Vandellia diffusa,
Vandellia stemodioides,
Vandellia montana,
Vandellia setulosa,
Vandellia scutellariiformis,
Vandellia brevipedunculata,
Vandellia elata,
Vandellia annamensis,
Vandellia aplectra,
Vandellia brucei,
Vandellia cambodgiana,
Vandellia chrysoplectra,
Vandellia cleistandra,
Vandellia delicatula,
Vandellia eberhardtii,
Vandellia eremophiloides,
Vandellia harmandii,
Vandellia humilis,
Vandellia hypandra,
Vandellia junciformis,
Vandellia khaoyaiensis,
Vandellia kiangsiensis,
Vandellia macrobotrys,
Vandellia macrosiphonia,
Vandellia maxwellii,
Vandellia megaphylla,
Vandellia micrantha,
Vandellia purpurea,
Vandellia rivularis,
Vandellia satakei,
Vandellia stictantha,
Vandellia stolonifera,
Vandellia stricta,
Vandellia subracemosa,
Vandellia tectanthera,
Vandellia vogelii,
Vandellia yaoshanensis,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
Kai Müller (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kai Müll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135827-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].