Paris rugosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
724858
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Li & Kurita
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. , Suppl. 5: 13 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724191
Common Names
- Paris rugosa
- Rugosa Paris
- Rugosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paris rugosa (also called the Japanese spikenard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and China. It has white, star-shaped flowers with 6 petals and a single pistil. It grows in moist habitats, such as meadows and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Paris rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paris rugosa has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris rugosa is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Paris rugosa
Paris rugosa can be found in Southeast Asia.
Paris rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris rugosa?
Paris rugosa
What is the common name of Paris rugosa?
Wrinkled Paris
What is the natural habitat of Paris rugosa?
Paris rugosa is found in moist forests in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Paris genus
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, Paris stigmatosa, Paris guizhouensis,
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-285231: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kurita (1936-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurita' in the authors string.
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.