Status:
valid
Authors:
W.F.Xu & S.Z.He
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 231: 297 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343887
Common Names
- Aspidistra wujiangensis
- Wujiang Aspidistra
- Wujiangensis Aspidistra
Description
Aspidistra wujiangensis (also called African aspidistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidistra wujiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidistra wujiangensis has small, white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidistra wujiangensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Aspidistra wujiangensis
Aspidistra wujiangensis is native to China.
Aspidistra wujiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidistra wujiangensis?
Aspidistra wujiangensis
What is the common name of Aspidistra wujiangensis?
Wujiang Aspidistra
Where is Aspidistra wujiangensis found?
Aspidistra wujiangensis is found in China.
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
Shun Zhi He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.He' in the authors string.
Wen Fen Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Xu' in the authors string.