Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laotica
ID:
1330679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & Tillich

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 366 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343133

Common Names

  • Aspidistra
  • Laotica Aspidistra
  • Laotica's Aspidistra

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Description

Aspidistra laotica (also called Cast Iron Plant, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidistra laotica has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra laotica is a hardy evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. Propagation is by division or by seed. The plant can be divided in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aspidistra laotica

Aspidistra laotica can be found in Laos.

Aspidistra laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidistra laotica?

Aspidistra laotica

What type of plant is Aspidistra laotica?

Herb

Where is Aspidistra laotica 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,

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.