Status:
valid
Authors:
Yan Liu & C.I Peng
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 52: 367 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922308
Common Names
- Aspidistra Erecta
- Erecta Aspidistra
- Aspidistra Erecta
Description
Aspidistra erecta (also called Erect Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidistra erecta is commonly used as a houseplant and can be used to decorate outdoor areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as an insect repellent, and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidistra erecta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and circular. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidistra erecta is a species of perennial herb native to China. It is a low-growing herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Aspidistra erecta
Aspidistra erecta is native to East Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
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
Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.