Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bunge) Iljin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 43: 234 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395216
Common Names
- Petrosimonia brachyphylla
- Short-leaved Petrosimonia
- Short-leaved Yam
Synonyms
- Petrosimonia crassifolia brachyphylla Bunge [unknown]
Description
Petrosimonia brachyphylla (also called Short-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 brachyphylla 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 brachyphylla 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 brachyphylla 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 brachyphylla
Petrosimonia brachyphylla is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Petrosimonia brachyphylla FAQ
What are the medicinal uses of Petrosimonia brachyphylla?
Petrosimonia brachyphylla is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
What is the distribution of Petrosimonia brachyphylla?
Petrosimonia brachyphylla is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
What is the habitat of Petrosimonia brachyphylla?
Petrosimonia brachyphylla 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,