Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. : 66 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760083
Common Names
- Turtlehead
- Chinese Zephyr Lily
- Chinese Anemarrhena
Description
Anemarrhena asphodeloides (also called Zhi Mu, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to East Asia. It has a thick, creeping rhizome and long, linear leaves. It grows in moist soils in grasslands, forests, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anemarrhena asphodeloides is a species of flowering plant found in East Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anemarrhena asphodeloides has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemarrhena asphodeloides is a slow-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Anemarrhena asphodeloides is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Anemarrhena asphodeloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemarrhena asphodeloides?
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
What is the common name of Anemarrhena asphodeloides?
Zhishouwu
Where is Anemarrhena asphodeloides native to?
China
Species in the Anemarrhena genus
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Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,