Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 10: 234 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918442
Common Names
- Nanchuan Comanthosphace
- Comanthosphace Nanchuanensis
- Nanchuan False Sea Onion
Description
Comanthosphace nanchuanensis (also called Nanchuan Comanthosphace, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan. It grows in forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,500–2,800 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Comanthosphace nanchuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comanthosphace nanchuanensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The fruits are drupes that contain one or two seeds. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Comanthosphace nanchuanensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Comanthosphace nanchuanensis
Comanthosphace nanchuanensis can be found in China.
Species in the Comanthosphace genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.