Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang & L.Zeng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 181 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637330
Common Names
- Margin Aspidistra
- Margin Cast Iron Plant
- Margin Barroom Plant
Description
Aspidistra marginella (also called Margined aspidistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to China and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidistra marginella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low rainfall.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspidistra marginella is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidistra marginella can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Aspidistra marginella
Aspidistra marginella is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Aspidistra marginella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidistra marginella?
Aspidistra marginella
What is the common name of Aspidistra marginella?
Margined Aspidistra
What is the natural habitat of Aspidistra marginella?
Dry grasslands
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
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Ling Zeng (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Zeng' in the authors string.