Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 154 1891
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191987
Common Names
- Aongstroemia orientalis
- Oriental Aongstroemia
- Orientalis Aongstroemia
Description
Aongstroemia orientalis (also called 'Fern-Leaf Aongstroemia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist grasslands and forests. It has long, narrow, and lanceolate leaves with a white midrib and margins that are slightly undulate.
Uses & Benefits
Aongstroemia orientalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aongstroemia orientalis is small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Where to Find Aongstroemia orientalis
Aongstroemia orientalis can be found in Southeast Asia.
Aongstroemia orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aongstroemia orientalis?
Aongstroemia orientalis
What is the family of Aongstroemia orientalis?
Asteraceae
Where is Aongstroemia orientalis native to?
South America
Species in the Aongstroemiaceae family
Aongstroemia filiformis,
Aongstroemia appressa,
Aongstroemia gayana,
Aongstroemia julacea,
Aongstroemia longipes,
Aongstroemia orientalis,
Aongstroemia subcompressa,
Aongstroemia skorpili,
Aongstroemiopsis julacea,
Diobelonella palustris,
Diobelonella rotundata,
Hygrodicranum bolivianum,
Hygrodicranum falklandicum,
Hygrodicranum herrerae,
Polymerodon andinus,
Dichodontium debile,
Dichodontium integrum,
Dichodontium olympicum,
Dichodontium pellucidum,
Dichodontium flavescens,
Dichodontium zgodon,
Neodicranella hamulosa,