Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
xui
ID:
659184

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.K.Bao & M.N.Tamura

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 49: 143 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658516



Common Names

  • Xui Heteropolygonatum
  • Xu's Heteropolygonatum
  • Xu's False-nettle


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Description

Heteropolygonatum xui (also called Xui Knotweed, Climbing Knotweed, and Himalayan Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China, India, and Nepal. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropolygonatum xui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropolygonatum xui 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 xui 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 xui

Heteropolygonatum xui is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Heteropolygonatum xui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteropolygonatum xui?

Heteropolygonatum xui

What is the common name of Heteropolygonatum xui?

Chinese Snowbell

What is the natural habitat of Heteropolygonatum xui?

Mountain forests

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-277990: Based on the initial data import
Minoru N. Tamura (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Tamura' in the authors string.
Wei Kai Bao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.K.Bao' in the authors string.