Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Y.Zhu & S.J.Zhu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 31: 387 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922282
Common Names
- Paederia Changguan
- Changguan Paederia
- Paederia Changguan
Description
Paederia changguan (also called Changguan Paederia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with thick, leathery, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China. It grows in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Paederia changguan is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paederia changguan is white with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paederia changguan is a tropical shrub native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an easy to grow plant that can be grown in a pot or planted in the ground. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Paederia changguan
Paederia changguan is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Paederia genus
Paederia argentea,
Paederia axilliflora,
Paederia bojeriana,
Paederia brasiliensis,
Paederia calycina,
Paederia cavaleriei,
Paederia ciliata,
Paederia cruddasiana,
Paederia farinosa,
Paederia foetida,
Paederia grandidieri,
Paederia lanata,
Paederia lanuginosa,
Paederia linearis,
Paederia majungensis,
Paederia mandrarensis,
Paederia microcephala,
Paederia pallida,
Paederia pertomentosa,
Paederia pilifera,
Paederia pospischilii,
Paederia praetermissa,
Paederia sambiranensis,
Paederia spectatissima,
Paederia stenobotrya,
Paederia taolagnarensis,
Paederia thorelii,
Paederia thouarsiana,
Paederia verticillata,
Paederia yunnanensis,
Paederia ntiti,
Paederia emeiensis,
Paederia changguan,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Shi Jie Zhu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Zhu' in the authors string.