Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chishuiensis
ID:
917342

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Z.He & W.F.Xu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 47: 118 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916677

Common Names

  • Aspidistra chishuiensis
  • Chishuiensis Aspidistra
  • Chishui Cast Iron Plant

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Description

Aspidistra chishuiensis (also called Chishui Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to East Asia, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra chishuiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidistra chishuiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra chishuiensis is a tropical evergreen that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Aspidistra chishuiensis

Aspidistra chishuiensis can be found in the Chishui Mountains in China.

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-461872: Based on the initial data import
Shun Zhi He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.He' in the authors string.
Wen Fen Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Xu' in the authors string.