Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ogisui
ID:
659150

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.N.Tamura & J.M.Xu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 18: 92 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658482



Common Names

  • Ogisui Heteropolygonatum
  • Ogi Heteropolygonatum
  • Ogi False-nettle


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Description

Heteropolygonatum ogisui (also called Ogisu's Heteropolygonatum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and a few leaves, and grows in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropolygonatum ogisui has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropolygonatum ogisui has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropolygonatum ogisui is an evergreen shrub or small tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Heteropolygonatum ogisui

Heteropolygonatum ogisui is native to Japan, where it is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and roadside ditches.

Heteropolygonatum ogisui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteropolygonatum ogisui?

Heteropolygonatum ogisui

What is the common name of Heteropolygonatum ogisui?

Ogisui

What is the natural habitat of Heteropolygonatum ogisui?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-277987: Based on the initial data import
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.
Minoru N. Tamura (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Tamura' in the authors string.