Aspidistra longiloba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiloba
ID:
637935
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Z.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 156 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637267
Common Names
- Long-Leafed Aspidistra
- Long-Leaf Star Lily
- Long-Leafed Bar-Room Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aspidistra longiloba (also called Long-Lobed Cast Iron Plant, Long-Lobed Aspidistra, and Long-Lobed Bar Room Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow, dark green leaves. Native to China, it is found in forests and grasslands. It is a popular houseplant and is easy to grow in shade or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidistra longiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a number of medicinal properties, including being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aspidistra longiloba are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aspidistra longiloba is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aspidistra longiloba
Aspidistra longiloba is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.
Aspidistra longiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidistra longiloba?
Aspidistra longiloba
What is the common name of Aspidistra longiloba?
Long-leafed Aspidistra
What is the natural habitat of Aspidistra longiloba?
It is native to China and can be found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275662: Based on the initial data import
Guang Zhao Li (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Z.Li' in the authors string.