Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
737854

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Loudon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 71 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737187



Common Names

  • Chinese Lizard's Tail
  • Chinese Saururus
  • Chinese Water-dragon


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Synonyms

  • Spathium chinense Lour. [unknown]
  • Saururus cumingii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Saururus loureiroi Decne. [unknown]
  • Saururus cernuus Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Saururopsis chinensis (Baill.) Turcz. [unknown]
  • Saururopsis cumingii C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Saururus chinensis (also called Chinese lizard's tail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saururus chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saururus chinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saururus chinensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Saururus chinensis

Saururus chinensis is native to eastern Asia.

Saururus chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saururus chinensis?

Saururus chinensis

What type of plant is Saururus chinensis?

Perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Saururus chinensis native to?

Eastern North America

Species in the Saururus genus

References