Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
revoluta
ID:
1333050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hao Zhou, S.R.Yi & Q.Gao

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 257: 281 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345504

Common Names

  • Aspidistra revoluta
  • Revoluta Aspidistra
  • Revoluta Cast Iron Plant

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Description

Aspidistra revoluta (also called Cast iron plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in East Asia. It is an evergreen perennial with large, glossy leaves and white flowers. It grows in shady, moist areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra revoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidistra revoluta has yellow flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra revoluta is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Aspidistra revoluta

Aspidistra revoluta can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Aspidistra revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidistra revoluta?

Aspidistra revoluta

What is the common name of Aspidistra revoluta?

Revolute Aspidistra

What is the natural habitat of Aspidistra revoluta?

Aspidistra revoluta is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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

Qi Gao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Gao' in the authors string.
Si Rong Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yi' in the authors string.
Hao Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hao Zhou' in the authors string.