Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lingchuanensis
ID:
1329041

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Lin & L.F.Guo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 195: 86 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341495


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Description

Aspidistra lingchuanensis (also called 'Lingchuan Aspidistra', among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to China. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and large, ovate leaves. The flowers are white and have a long, curved stem.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra lingchuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidistra lingchuanensis has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra lingchuanensis is a tropical evergreen herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground and prefers a bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by air layering. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Aspidistra lingchuanensis

Aspidistra lingchuanensis is native to China and can be found in the Sichuan region.

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

Chun Rui Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Lin' in the authors string.
Lun Fa Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.F.Guo' in the authors string.