Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aperta
ID:
1333098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver., N.Tanaka & Vuong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 26 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345552



Common Names

  • Peliosanthes aperta
  • Aperta Peliosanthes
  • Peliosanthes


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Description

Peliosanthes aperta (also called Open Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to China, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes aperta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes aperta has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes aperta can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Peliosanthes aperta

Peliosanthes aperta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Peliosanthes aperta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes aperta?

Peliosanthes aperta

What is the common name of Peliosanthes aperta?

Open Peliosanthes

What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes aperta?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.
Truong Ba Vuong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vuong' in the authors string.