Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
717424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 506 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716757



Common Names

  • Griffithii Peliosanthes
  • Peliosanthes Griffithii
  • Griffithii


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Synonyms

  • Peliosanthes bakeri Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Peliosanthes violacea minor Baker [unknown]

Description

Peliosanthes griffithii (also called Griffith's Lily-of-the-Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asparagaceae family. It has small white flowers and is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady places such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes griffithii has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for fodder and forage. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peliosanthes griffithii var. griffithii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes griffithii has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes griffithii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Peliosanthes griffithii

Peliosanthes griffithii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Peliosanthes griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes griffithii?

Peliosanthes griffithii

What is the common name of Peliosanthes griffithii?

Griffith's Lily

What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes griffithii?

It is found in moist, shady areas in the Himalayas

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,

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