Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
paucitepala
ID:
1326612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vislobokov, Nuraliev & D.D.Sokoloff

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 272 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339066


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Description

Aspidistra paucitepala (also called Few-leaved Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra paucitepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aspidistra paucitepala sub. parviflora (N.S.Lý & Tillich) Tillich & Aver.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aspidistra paucitepala are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra paucitepala is a slow-growing evergreen perennial that is native to China and Japan. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Aspidistra paucitepala

Aspidistra paucitepala is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Aspidistra paucitepala FAQ

What are the common names of Aspidistra paucitepala?

Few-flowered Aspidistra

What is the natural habitat of Aspidistra paucitepala?

It is native to China and Taiwan

What are the uses of Aspidistra paucitepala?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant

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

Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
Maxim S. Nuraliev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nuraliev' in the authors string.
Nikolay A. Vislobokov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vislobokov' in the authors string.