Difference between revisions of "Aspidistra elatior"
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|genus=Aspidistra | |genus=Aspidistra | ||
|species=elatior | |species=elatior | ||
| + | |common_name=Cast-iron Plant | ||
| + | |habit=herbaceous | ||
| + | |Max ht box=1 | ||
| + | |Max ht metric=m | ||
| + | |height_ref=Wikipedia | ||
| + | |origin=Japan | ||
| + | |lifespan=perennial | ||
| + | |exposure=part-sun, shade | ||
| + | |water=moderate, dry | ||
| + | |features=foliage, drought tolerant, houseplant | ||
|Temp Metric=°F | |Temp Metric=°F | ||
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|image=Aspidistra elatior1.jpg | |image=Aspidistra elatior1.jpg | ||
|image_width=240 | |image_width=240 | ||
|image_caption=Aspidistra elatior | |image_caption=Aspidistra elatior | ||
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| + | '''''Aspidistra elatior''''' ('''Cast-iron Plant''') is a [[rhizomatous]] perennial, native to [[Japan]] and widely cultivated as a [[houseplant]]. | ||
| + | <ref name=FOC>{{cite web|title=Aspidistra elatior|work=Flora of China| url=http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027584|accessdate=2009-02-19}}</ref><ref name=mobot>{{cite web|title=Aspidistra elatior|work=PlantFinder|publisher=Missouri Botanical Garden|url=http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/PlantFinder/plant.asp?code=B579|accessdate=2009-02-19}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ''Aspidistra elatior'' is a stemless plant to 1 metre in height with dark green leaves.<ref name=mobot/> Small, solitary purplish flowers may appear at the base of the plant in spring.<ref name=FOC/> | ||
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Aspidistra lurida, Ker-Gawl (A. elatior, Hort. A. punctata, Lindl.). Lvs. 15-20 in. long, stiff, evergreen, oblong-lanceolate, sharp-pointed, radical; blade narrowed into a channeled petiole a third of its length: fls. lurid purple, on short 1-fld. scapes; perianth segms. 8; stamens 8; stigma broadly shield-shaped, like a small mushroom. China. Var. variegate, Hort., has alternation of green and white stripes, no 2 Lvs. being exactly alike.—In Fla., the aspidistra makes beautiful dense specimens in unheated plant-sheds. It thrives in sunshine when growing along the edges of ditches and flowing water. | Aspidistra lurida, Ker-Gawl (A. elatior, Hort. A. punctata, Lindl.). Lvs. 15-20 in. long, stiff, evergreen, oblong-lanceolate, sharp-pointed, radical; blade narrowed into a channeled petiole a third of its length: fls. lurid purple, on short 1-fld. scapes; perianth segms. 8; stamens 8; stigma broadly shield-shaped, like a small mushroom. China. Var. variegate, Hort., has alternation of green and white stripes, no 2 Lvs. being exactly alike.—In Fla., the aspidistra makes beautiful dense specimens in unheated plant-sheds. It thrives in sunshine when growing along the edges of ditches and flowing water. | ||
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==Cultivation== | ==Cultivation== | ||
| − | + | ''Aspidistra elatior'' is well-known in cultivation and has a reputation for withstanding neglect, giving rise to its common name of Cast-iron Plant.<ref name=mobot/> It is tolerant of low light, low humidity, temperature fluctuation and irregular watering.<ref name=mobot/> It is best situated in a position away from direct sun to avoid leaf bleaching.<ref name=mobot/> Good drainage is also required for optimal growth and to avoid root rot.<ref name=mobot/> | |
===Propagation=== | ===Propagation=== | ||
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===Pests and diseases=== | ===Pests and diseases=== | ||
| − | + | The species is not seriously troubled by insects, however [[mite]]s and [[scale insect|scale]] may cause occasional problems.<ref name=mobot/> Its leaves and roots may be subject to browsing by hoofed mammals such as deer, as well as rodents and rabbits. | |
| − | == | + | ==Varieties== |
| − | + | A [[variegation|variegated]] form, ''A. elatior'' 'Variegata', is also cultivated.<ref name=mobot/> | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Aspidistra elatior - 01.jpg | File:Aspidistra elatior - 01.jpg | ||
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Image:Upload.png| photo 1 | Image:Upload.png| photo 1 | ||
Image:Upload.png| photo 2 | Image:Upload.png| photo 2 | ||
Latest revision as of 08:24, 23 November 2011
| Habit | herbaceous
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| Height: | ⇕ | 1 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 1. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | Japan |
| Exposure: | ☼ | part-sun, shade |
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| Water: | ◍ | moderate, dry |
| Features: | ✓ | foliage, drought tolerant, houseplant |
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Aspidistra elatior (Cast-iron Plant) is a rhizomatous perennial, native to Japan and widely cultivated as a houseplant. [1][2]
Aspidistra elatior is a stemless plant to 1 metre in height with dark green leaves.[2] Small, solitary purplish flowers may appear at the base of the plant in spring.[1]
Read about Aspidistra elatior in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Aspidistra lurida, Ker-Gawl (A. elatior, Hort. A. punctata, Lindl.). Lvs. 15-20 in. long, stiff, evergreen, oblong-lanceolate, sharp-pointed, radical; blade narrowed into a channeled petiole a third of its length: fls. lurid purple, on short 1-fld. scapes; perianth segms. 8; stamens 8; stigma broadly shield-shaped, like a small mushroom. China. Var. variegate, Hort., has alternation of green and white stripes, no 2 Lvs. being exactly alike.—In Fla., the aspidistra makes beautiful dense specimens in unheated plant-sheds. It thrives in sunshine when growing along the edges of ditches and flowing water.
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Cultivation
Aspidistra elatior is well-known in cultivation and has a reputation for withstanding neglect, giving rise to its common name of Cast-iron Plant.[2] It is tolerant of low light, low humidity, temperature fluctuation and irregular watering.[2] It is best situated in a position away from direct sun to avoid leaf bleaching.[2] Good drainage is also required for optimal growth and to avoid root rot.[2]
Propagation
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Pests and diseases
The species is not seriously troubled by insects, however mites and scale may cause occasional problems.[2] Its leaves and roots may be subject to browsing by hoofed mammals such as deer, as well as rodents and rabbits.
Varieties
A variegated form, A. elatior 'Variegata', is also cultivated.[2]
Gallery
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References
External links
- w:Aspidistra elatior. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Aspidistra elatior QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
