Status:
valid
Authors:
Tillich & Škorničk.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 65: 102 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336620
Common Names
- Aspidistra jiewhoei
- Jiewhoe's Aspidistra
- Aspidistra jiewhoei
Description
Aspidistra jiewhoei (also called the 'Jiewhoei aspidistra', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to China. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidistra jiewhoei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidistra jiewhoei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidistra jiewhoei is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to China. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows in rocky crevices. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Aspidistra jiewhoei
Aspidistra jiewhoei is native to Thailand and can be found in the provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Tak.
Aspidistra jiewhoei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidistra jiewhoei?
Aspidistra jiewhoei
What type of plant is Aspidistra jiewhoei?
Aspidistra jiewhoei is a perennial herb
Where is Aspidistra jiewhoei native to?
Aspidistra jiewhoei is native to 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,