Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bamaensis
ID:
912255

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Lin, Y.Y.Liang & Yan Liu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46: 416 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911590

Common Names

  • Aspidistra Bamaensis
  • Bamaensis Cast Iron Plant
  • Bamaensis Aspidistra

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Description

Aspidistra bamaensis (also called Bama Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a species of perennial found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a small plant with dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra bamaensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidistra bamaensis is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra bamaensis is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Aspidistra bamaensis

Aspidistra bamaensis can be found in China, in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

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-456476: 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.
Yong Yan Liang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Liang' in the authors string.