Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Chen) C.Hansen
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 10(2): 134 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280634
Common Names
- Plagiopetalum tenuicaule
- Slender-Stem Plagiopetalum
- Slender-Stem False Foxglove
Description
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule (also called 'Tenuicaule', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule has small, white flowers that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, straight stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Plagiopetalum tenuicaule is relatively low-maintenance and requires little water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Plagiopetalum tenuicaule
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiopetalum tenuicaule?
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule
What is the common name of Plagiopetalum tenuicaule?
Slender-stemmed plagiopetalum
Where is Plagiopetalum tenuicaule found?
Plagiopetalum tenuicaule is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Species in the Plagiopetalum genus
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Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,