Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
whitmoreanum
ID:
1329125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vink

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Blumea 59: 161 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341579

Common Names

  • Zygogynum whitmoreanum
  • Whitmoreanum Zygogynum
  • Whitmoreanum Zygogynum Tree

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Description

Zygogynum whitmoreanum (also called Whitmore's zygogynum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple, ovate and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Zygogynum whitmoreanum is an ornamental plant used for landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, as it grows quickly and provides dense coverage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygogynum whitmoreanum has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygogynum whitmoreanum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zygogynum whitmoreanum

Zygogynum whitmoreanum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests.

Zygogynum whitmoreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygogynum whitmoreanum?

Zygogynum whitmoreanum

What are the common names of Zygogynum whitmoreanum?

Common names of Zygogynum whitmoreanum include Chinese zygogynum and Chinese zygogynum tree.

What is the natural habitat of Zygogynum whitmoreanum?

Zygogynum whitmoreanum is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests.

Species in the Zygogynum genus

Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum, Zygogynum oligocarpum, Zygogynum oligostigma, Zygogynum pachyanthum, Zygogynum longifolium, Zygogynum polyneurum, Zygogynum queenslandianum, Zygogynum argenteum, Zygogynum bullatum, Zygogynum calophyllum, Zygogynum calothyrsum, Zygogynum clemensiae, Zygogynum mackeei, Zygogynum cristatum, Zygogynum cruminatum, Zygogynum howeanum, Zygogynum vinkii, Zygogynum sororium, Zygogynum sylvestre, Zygogynum tanyostigma, Zygogynum tieghemii, Zygogynum umbellatum, Zygogynum semecarpoides, Zygogynum archboldianum, Zygogynum acsmithii, Zygogynum pomiferum, Zygogynum baillonii, Zygogynum bicolor, Zygogynum vieillardii, Zygogynum pancheri, Zygogynum crassifolium, Zygogynum schlechteri, Zygogynum amplexicaule, Zygogynum comptonii, Zygogynum pauciflorum, Zygogynum stipitatum, Zygogynum fraterculus, Zygogynum haplopus, Zygogynum whitmoreanum, Zygogynum bosavicum, Zygogynum cyclopensis, Zygogynum ledermannii, Zygogynum schramii, Zygogynum staufferianum,

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

Willem Vink (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vink' in the authors string.