Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 499 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396060
Common Names
- Brassaiopsis ciliata
- Hairy Brassaiopsis
- Hairy False Aralia
Synonyms
- Brassaiopsis fatsioides Harms [unknown]
- Brassaiopsis palmipes Forrest ex W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Brassaiopsis trevesioides W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Euaraliopsis ciliata (Dunn) Hutch. ex G.Hoo & C.J.Tseng [unknown]
- Euaraliopsis fatsioides (Harms) Hutch. ex G.Hoo & C.J.Tseng [unknown]
- Euaraliopsis palmipes (Forrest ex W.W.Sm.) Hutch. ex G.Hoo & C.J.Tseng [unknown]
Description
Brassaiopsis ciliata (also called Chinese evergreen, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with white flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in moist woods and shady areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Brassaiopsis ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Brassaiopsis ciliata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassaiopsis ciliata is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be pruned back in early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Brassaiopsis ciliata
Brassaiopsis ciliata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Brassaiopsis ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis ciliata?
Brassaiopsis ciliata
What type of plant is Brassaiopsis ciliata?
It is a shrub
Where does Brassaiopsis ciliata grow?
It grows in Southeast Asia
Species in the Brassaiopsis genus
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi,
Brassaiopsis aculeata,
Brassaiopsis andamanica,
Brassaiopsis angustifolia,
Brassaiopsis calcarea,
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia,
Brassaiopsis chengkangensis,
Brassaiopsis ciliata,
Brassaiopsis dumicola,
Brassaiopsis elegans,
Brassaiopsis ferruginea,
Brassaiopsis ficifolia,
Brassaiopsis glomerulata,
Brassaiopsis gracilis,
Brassaiopsis griffithii,
Brassaiopsis hainla,
Brassaiopsis hispida,
Brassaiopsis hookeri,
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis,
Brassaiopsis magnifica,
Brassaiopsis minor,
Brassaiopsis mitis,
Brassaiopsis moumingensis,
Brassaiopsis phanrangensis,
Brassaiopsis producta,
Brassaiopsis quercifolia,
Brassaiopsis resecta,
Brassaiopsis rockii,
Brassaiopsis rufosetosa,
Brassaiopsis shweliensis,
Brassaiopsis simplex,
Brassaiopsis simplicifolia,
Brassaiopsis stellata,
Brassaiopsis sumatrana,
Brassaiopsis tibetanus,
Brassaiopsis triloba,
Brassaiopsis trilobata,
Brassaiopsis tripteris,
Brassaiopsis variabilis,
Brassaiopsis bodinieri,
Brassaiopsis ficifolioides,
Brassaiopsis gigantea,
Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis,
Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia,
Brassaiopsis spinosissima,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,