Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
khangii
ID:
1328908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & Tillich

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 753 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341362

Common Names

  • Khang's Aspidistra
  • Khang's Cast Iron Plant
  • Khang's Aspidistra

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Description

Aspidistra khangii (also called Cast Iron Plant, Bar Room Plant, and Iron Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with thick, leathery, dark green leaves. It is found in forests, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra khangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidistra khangii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra khangii is a tropical evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions can be taken from established plants and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Aspidistra khangii

Aspidistra khangii is native to Vietnam and can be found in the provinces of Ha Giang and Cao Bang.

Aspidistra khangii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidistra khangii?

Aspidistra khangii

What is the common name of Aspidistra khangii?

Khang's Aspidistra

Where is Aspidistra khangii found?

Vietnam

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Hans-Jürgen Tillich (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tillich' in the authors string.