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
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.
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 Heteropolygonatum genus
Heteropolygonatum ginfushanicum,
Heteropolygonatum ogisui,
Heteropolygonatum pendulum,
Heteropolygonatum roseolum,
Heteropolygonatum xui,
Heteropolygonatum alte-lobatum,
Heteropolygonatum alternicirrhosum,
Heteropolygonatum anomalum,
Heteropolygonatum marmoratum,
Heteropolygonatum parcefolium,
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
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.