Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipetiolata
ID:
983998
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.E.Vidal
Source:
rjp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn. 6: 88 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983336
Common Names
- Brevipetiolata Rhaphiolepis
- Brevipetiolata Indian Hawthorn
- Brevipetiolata Pink Lady
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Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata (also called Short-petioled Rhaphiolepis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to East Asia and is found in the temperate deciduous woodland habitats of China, Japan, and Korea.
Uses & Benefits
Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata is white with a yellow center and has a sweet smell. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata
Rhaphiolepis brevipetiolata can be found in the mountains of eastern China.
Species in the Rhaphiolepis genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
Jules Eugène Vidal (1914-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Vidal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:731415-1: Based on the initial data import