Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 203 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495851
Common Names
- Chinese Siphonostegia
- Chinese Pitcairnia
- Chinese Strobilopsis
Description
Siphonostegia chinensis (also called Chinese Siphonostegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in moist, temperate forests and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and have serrated margins. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and arranged in racemes.
Uses & Benefits
Siphonostegia chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat sore throats, coughs, and other respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a white throat. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped, with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphonostegia chinensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Siphonostegia chinensis
Siphonostegia chinensis is native to China.
Siphonostegia chinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphonostegia chinensis?
Siphonostegia chinensis
What is the family of Siphonostegia chinensis?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the native range of Siphonostegia chinensis?
Eastern Asia
Species in the Siphonostegia genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809721-1: 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].