Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zhenganensis
ID:
1335691

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Z.He & Y.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(1): 83 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348145


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Description

Aspidistra zhenganensis (also called Zhengan Aspidistra, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to China, and is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidistra zhenganensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidistra zhenganensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidistra zhenganensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Aspidistra zhenganensis

Aspidistra zhenganensis is found in China.

Aspidistra zhenganensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidistra zhenganensis?

Aspidistra zhenganensis

What is the common name of Aspidistra zhenganensis?

Zhengan Aspidistra

What is the natural habitat of Aspidistra zhenganensis?

It 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.
Yun Wang (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Wang' in the authors string.