Pinellia polyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Pharm. Sin. 19: 713 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273868
Common Names
- Pinellia Polyphylla
- Polyphylla Palm
- Fishtail Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinellia polyphylla (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 polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinellia polyphylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinellia polyphylla 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 polyphylla
Pinellia polyphylla is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Pinellia polyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinellia polyphylla?
Pinellia polyphylla
What is the natural habitat of Pinellia polyphylla?
Woodlands of East Asia
What is the average height of Pinellia polyphylla?
30-50 cm
Species in the Pinellia genus
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
Shi Lin Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904946-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.