Petrophytum hendersonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendersonii
ID:
986490
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Canby) Rydb.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 253 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985828
Common Names
- Henderson's Rock-jasmine
- Henderson's Rock Jasmine
- Petrophytum Hendersonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrophytum hendersonii (also called Henderson's Petrophytum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has an upright, spreading habit, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Petrophytum hendersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Petrophytum hendersonii are white and clustered in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark-brown and have a small tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Petrophytum hendersonii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings are well-rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Petrophytum hendersonii
Petrophytum hendersonii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, in Afghanistan, and in Pakistan.
Species in the Petrophytum genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
William Marriott Canby (1831-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Canby' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:191247-2: Based on the initial data import