Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
damingshanense
ID:
1042363

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Liu & X.Q.Ning

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 36(6): 825 (-826; fig. 1) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041701

Common Names

  • Fordiophyton damingshanense
  • Damingshanense Fordiophyton
  • Damingshanense's Fordiophyton

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Description

Fordiophyton damingshanense (also called Daming Mountain fordiophyton, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Daming Mountains in China and is found in forests and scrub at altitudes of 1,500-2,000m.

Uses & Benefits

Fordiophyton damingshanense is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Fordiophyton damingshanense is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fordiophyton damingshanense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Fordiophyton damingshanense

Fordiophyton damingshanense is native to China and can be found in the temperate regions of the region.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Shou Yang Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Liu' in the authors string.
Xiao Qing Ning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Q.Ning' in the authors string.