Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
277081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 86: 279 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276413

Common Names

  • Arophyton simplex
  • Simplex Arophyton
  • Simplex's Arophyton

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Description

Arophyton simplex (also called 'Simple Arophyton', among many other common names) is a small, bulbous perennial plant with bright green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arophyton simplex is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arophyton simplex has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Arophyton simplex: This species is propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Arophyton simplex

Arophyton simplex is native to New Zealand and can be found in the alpine regions of the country.

Arophyton simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arophyton simplex?

Arophyton simplex

What is the family of Arophyton simplex?

Orchidaceae

Where is Arophyton simplex found?

China, Japan, and Korea

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Samuel Buchet (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85917-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.