Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternata
ID:
274537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 135 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273869

Common Names

  • Pinellia Ternata
  • Ternata Palm
  • Fishtail Palm

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Synonyms

  • Pinellia ternata Ten. ex Breitenb. [unknown]
  • Pinellia zinguiensis H.Li [unknown]
  • Arum bulbosum Blume [unknown]

Description

Pinellia ternata (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 ternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinellia ternata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinellia ternata 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 ternata

Pinellia ternata is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Pinellia ternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinellia ternata?

Pinellia ternata

What is the natural habitat of Pinellia ternata?

Woodlands of East Asia

What is the average height of Pinellia ternata?

30-50 cm

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972483-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.