Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Pei
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 10: 1 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273867
Common Names
- Pinellia Peltata
- Peltata Palm
- Fishtail Palm
Description
Pinellia peltata (also called Pinellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pinellia peltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinellia peltata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinellia peltata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize twice a year.
Where to Find Pinellia peltata
Pinellia peltata is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Pinellia peltata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinellia peltata?
Pinellia peltata
What is the common name of Pinellia peltata?
Peltata Palm
What are the growth requirements of Pinellia peltata?
Pinellia peltata requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Pinellia genus
Pinellia cordata,
Pinellia integrifolia,
Pinellia pedatisecta,
Pinellia peltata,
Pinellia polyphylla,
Pinellia ternata,
Pinellia tripartita,
Pinellia yaoluopingensis,
Pinellia fujianensis,
Pinellia hunanensis,
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,