Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
obconica
ID:
917149

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Lin & Yan Liu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51: 263 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916484

Common Names

  • Aspidistra obconica
  • Obconica Aspidistra
  • Obconica's Aspidistra

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Description

Aspidistra obconica (also called Obconic Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a white spathe and spadix. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra obconica is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidistra obconica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are white and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra obconica can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a partially shaded area with moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Aspidistra obconica

Aspidistra obconica is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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-461583: Based on the initial data import
Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Chun Rui Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Lin' in the authors string.