Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jingxiensis
ID:
1333318

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 36: 166 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345772


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Description

Metapilea jingxiensis (also called Metapilea jingxiensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Metapilea family. It is native to China and typically grows in open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed sites. It has a bulbous stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow center and have six petals.

Uses & Benefits

Metapilea jingxiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metapilea jingxiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metapilea jingxiensis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by division of the roots in spring or fall. The roots should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 4 inches apart. It is best to water the plants regularly and fertilize them in the spring.

Where to Find Metapilea jingxiensis

Metapilea jingxiensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Metapilea jingxiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metapilea jingxiensis?

Metapilea jingxiensis

What type of plant is Metapilea jingxiensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Metapilea jingxiensis native to?

Metapilea jingxiensis is native to China

Species in the Metapilea genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155150-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.