Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(11): 59 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395217
Common Names
- Petrosimonia brachiata
- Branched Petrosimonia
- Branched Yam
Synonyms
- Polycnemum brachiatum Pall. [unknown]
- Anabasis conjugata Hoffm. [unknown]
- Halimocnemis brachiata (Pall.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
Description
Petrosimonia brachiata (also called Long-leaved Petrosimonia, among many other common names) is a shrub with leathery, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Petrosimonia brachiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make furniture and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrosimonia brachiata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrosimonia brachiata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained, moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Petrosimonia brachiata
Petrosimonia brachiata is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Petrosimonia brachiata FAQ
What are the medicinal uses of Petrosimonia brachiata?
Petrosimonia brachiata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
What is the distribution of Petrosimonia brachiata?
Petrosimonia brachiata is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
What is the habitat of Petrosimonia brachiata?
Petrosimonia brachiata is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.
Species in the Petrosimonia genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,