Tellima-like peltoboykinia
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The Tellimaähnliche Peltoboykinie ( Peltoboykinia tellimoides ) is a plant of the genus Peltoboykinia in the family Saxifragaceae (Saxifragaceae).
features
The Tellima-like Peltoboykinie is a perennial plant that reaches heights of 30 to 80 centimeters. The plant forms a rhizome . The leaves are shield-shaped and have long stalks. Most of the leaf margin segments are broader than long. The inflorescences are at the end of the 30 to 60 centimeter long stem . The 2 or 3 stem leaves are almost sessile. The calyx lobes are 4 to 5 millimeters long and upright. The 5 petals measure 1 to 1.2 × 0.5 centimeters, are serrated at the tip and colored light yellow. There are 10 stamens and 2 styles available.
Flowering time is from June to July.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 22.
Occurrence
The Tellima-like Peltoboykinie occurs in Japan on Honshū and in China in northern Fujian in mountain forests and shady gorges at altitudes of 1100 to 1900 meters.
use
The Tellima-like Peltoboykinie is rarely used as an ornamental plant for groups of trees.
literature
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Peltoboykinia tellimoides at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
