Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Q.Gou & X.Yu Wang
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 30: 394 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747035
Common Names
- Petrocosmea xanthomaculata
- Xanthomaculata Petrocosmea
- Petrocosmea
Description
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata (also called Yellow-spotted Petrocosmea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Petrocosmea xanthomaculata
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata is native to China and can be found in the wild in this region.
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrocosmea xanthomaculata?
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata
What is the common name of Petrocosmea xanthomaculata?
Yellow-spotted petrocosmea
What type of plant is Petrocosmea xanthomaculata?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Petrocosmea genus
Petrocosmea umbelliformis,
Petrocosmea parryorum,
Petrocosmea heterophylla,
Petrocosmea kingii,
Petrocosmea kerrii,
Petrocosmea condorensis,
Petrocosmea formosa,
Petrocosmea shilinensis,
Petrocosmea xingyiensis,
Petrocosmea xanthomaculata,
Petrocosmea pubescens,
Petrocosmea bicolor,
Petrocosmea cryptica,
Petrocosmea huanjiangensis,
Petrocosmea nervosa,
Petrocosmea grandiflora,
Petrocosmea oblata,
Petrocosmea flaccida,
Petrocosmea sinensis,
Petrocosmea forrestii,
Petrocosmea cavaleriei,
Petrocosmea barbata,
Petrocosmea mairei,
Petrocosmea minor,
Petrocosmea duclouxii,
Petrocosmea martini,
Petrocosmea iodioides,
Petrocosmea qinlingensis,
Petrocosmea rosettifolia,
Petrocosmea longipedicellata,
Petrocosmea begoniifolia,
Petrocosmea confluens,
Petrocosmea coerulea,
Petrocosmea sichuanensis,
Petrocosmea grandifolia,
Petrocosmea menglianensis,
Petrocosmea sericea,
Petrocosmea leiandra,
Petrocosmea hexiensis,
Petrocosmea funingensis,
Petrocosmea melanophthalma,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Guang Qian Gou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Q.Gou' in the authors string.
Xiao Yu Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Yu Wang' in the authors string.