Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
luquanensis
ID:
725894

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 4: 353 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725227



Common Names

  • Paris Luquanensis
  • Luquanensis Pari
  • Chinese Pari


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Description

Paris luquanensis (also called Herb Paris, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous perennial in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in forests and grasslands. It has long, thin leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Paris luquanensis is a medicinal plant that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paris luquanensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paris luquanensis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to China. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring.

Where to Find Paris luquanensis

Paris luquanensis can be found in the tropical forests of China.

Paris luquanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paris luquanensis?

Paris luquanensis

What is the natural habitat of Paris luquanensis?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Paris luquanensis?

Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony

Species in the Melanthiaceae family

Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285416: Based on the initial data import
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.