Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
albiflora
ID:
923337

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Lin, W.B.Xu & Yan Liu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 443 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922672

Common Names

  • Aspidistra albiflora
  • Aspidistra Albiflora
  • Aspidistra albiflora Plant

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Description

Aspidistra albiflora (also called White-flowered Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Andaman Islands and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidistra albiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra albiflora is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers well-drained, sandy soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Aspidistra albiflora

Aspidistra albiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Aspidistra genus

Aspidistra acetabuliformis, Aspidistra austrosinensis, Aspidistra caespitosa, Aspidistra carinata, Aspidistra cavicola, Aspidistra claviformis, Aspidistra cruciformis, Aspidistra cyathiflora, Aspidistra daibuensis, Aspidistra dolichanthera, Aspidistra ebianensis, Aspidistra elatior, Aspidistra fasciaria, Aspidistra fenghuangensis, Aspidistra fimbriata, Aspidistra flaviflora, Aspidistra fungilliformis, Aspidistra glandulosa, Aspidistra hekouensis, Aspidistra leshanensis, Aspidistra leyeensis, Aspidistra linearifolia, Aspidistra longanensis, Aspidistra longifolia, Aspidistra longiloba, Aspidistra longipedunculata, Aspidistra longipetala, Aspidistra luodianensis, Aspidistra lurida, Aspidistra marginella, Aspidistra minutiflora, Aspidistra muricata, Aspidistra mushaensis, Aspidistra oblanceifolia, Aspidistra oblongifolia, Aspidistra omeiensis, Aspidistra patentiloba, Aspidistra punctata, Aspidistra retusa, Aspidistra saxicola, Aspidistra sichuanensis, Aspidistra subrotata, Aspidistra sutepensis, Aspidistra tonkinensis, Aspidistra triloba, Aspidistra typica, Aspidistra urceolata, Aspidistra xilinensis, Aspidistra zongbayi, Aspidistra alternativa,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468287: Based on the initial data import
Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Chun Rui Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Lin' in the authors string.
Wei Bin Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Xu' in the authors string.