Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver. & Tillich
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 58: 108 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336117
Common Names
- Aspidistra Truongii
- Truongii Aspidistra
- Aspidistra
Description
Aspidistra truongii (also called Truong's Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial native to Vietnam. It is a terrestrial plant, growing in moist, shady areas of the tropical rainforest. It has a short stem and two to four leaves, and produces a single flower with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidistra truongii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as colds, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidistra truongii has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidistra truongii is a perennial evergreen native to Vietnam. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, rich potting medium and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Aspidistra truongii
Aspidistra truongii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Vietnam.
Aspidistra truongii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidistra truongii?
Aspidistra truongii
What type of plant is Aspidistra truongii?
Aspidistra truongii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.
Where is Aspidistra truongii found?
Aspidistra truongii is found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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,