Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
361891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 114 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361223



Common Names

  • Lilaeopsis chinensis
  • Chinese Lilaeopsis
  • Lilaeopsis


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Synonyms

  • Crantzia chinensis (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Crantzia lineata (Michx.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Crantzia lineata andina Chodat [unknown]
  • Crantzia lineata natans Chodat [unknown]
  • Crantzia schaffneri Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Crantzia schaffneriana aquatica Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Crantziola lineata (Michx.) Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Hallomuellera lineata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle chinensis L. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle ligulata Bosc ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle lineata Michx. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle sinensis J.F.Gmel. [invalid]
  • Lilaeopsis schaffneriana aquatica (Schltdl.) A.W.Hill [unknown]
  • Lilaeopsis schaffneriana subterrestris (Schltdl.) A.W.Hill [unknown]
  • Crantzia schaffneriana subterrestris Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Crantzia lineata inundata Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Lilaeopsis chinensis (also called 'Chinese Grasswort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to China. It is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lilaeopsis chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilaeopsis chinensis has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilaeopsis chinensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Lilaeopsis chinensis

Lilaeopsis chinensis can be found in China.

Lilaeopsis chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilaeopsis chinensis?

Lilaeopsis chinensis

What is the common name of Lilaeopsis chinensis?

Chinese grasswort

What is the natural habitat of Lilaeopsis chinensis?

Wetlands, marshes, and streams

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2342305: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.