Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
xanthomaculata
ID:
747702

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

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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.

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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.