Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
1327557

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Lin & R.C.Hu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 170: 53 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340011

Common Names

  • Aspidistra stenophylla
  • Narrow-Leaved Aspidistra
  • Narrow-Leaved Cast Iron Plant

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Description

Aspidistra stenophylla (also called Narrow-leaved Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to China and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidistra stenophylla is a small yellow flower with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra stenophylla is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Aspidistra stenophylla

Aspidistra stenophylla is found in China.

Aspidistra stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidistra stenophylla?

Aspidistra stenophylla

What is the common name of Aspidistra stenophylla?

Stenophylla Aspidistra

What type of plant is Aspidistra stenophylla?

Perennial herb

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

Chun Rui Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Lin' in the authors string.
Ren Chuan Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Hu' in the authors string.