Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sinica
ID:
716380

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 253 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715713



Common Names

  • Peliosanthes sinica
  • Chinese Peliosanthes
  • Chinese Climbing Lily


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Description

Peliosanthes sinica (also called Chinese Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, white flowers and a single stem.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes sinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peliosanthes sinica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes sinica is a hardy evergreen climber that can be grown in full sun or part shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Peliosanthes sinica is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Peliosanthes sinica

Peliosanthes sinica can be found in East and Southeast Asia.

Peliosanthes sinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes sinica?

Peliosanthes sinica

What are the common names of Peliosanthes sinica?

Chinese Peliosanthes

What is the family of Peliosanthes sinica?

Asparagaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283960: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.