Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lasiogyne
ID:
948749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) S.Y.Hu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 109 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948087

Common Names

  • Eleutherococcus lasiogyne
  • Lasiogyne Spikenard
  • Lasiogyne Eleutherococcus
  • Japanese Eleuthero

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Description

Eleutherococcus lasiogyne (also called 'Lasiogyne Eleutherococcus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to China, and is found in forests and shrublands. It is a shrub with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleutherococcus lasiogyne is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, improve physical and mental performance, and boost the immune system. It is also used to treat respiratory problems, such as bronchitis, and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleutherococcus lasiogyne var. lasiogyne

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleutherococcus lasiogyne has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleutherococcus lasiogyne can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eleutherococcus lasiogyne

Eleutherococcus lasiogyne can be found in the temperate and subtropical forests of East Asia.

Species in the Eleutherococcus genus

Eleutherococcus baoxinensis, Eleutherococcus brachypus, Eleutherococcus cissifolius, Eleutherococcus divaricatus, Eleutherococcus eleutheristylus, Eleutherococcus giraldii, Eleutherococcus henryi, Eleutherococcus higoensis, Eleutherococcus hypoleucus, Eleutherococcus japonicus, Eleutherococcus lasiogyne, Eleutherococcus leucorrhizus, Eleutherococcus nikaianus, Eleutherococcus nodiflorus, Eleutherococcus pilosulus, Eleutherococcus rehderianus, Eleutherococcus scandens, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus, Eleutherococcus setulosus, Eleutherococcus sieboldianus, Eleutherococcus simonii, Eleutherococcus spinosus, Eleutherococcus trichodon, Eleutherococcus trifoliatus, Eleutherococcus verticillatus, Eleutherococcus wardii, Eleutherococcus wilsonii, Eleutherococcus eleutheristylus, Eleutherococcus cuspidatus, Eleutherococcus setosus,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66449: Based on the initial data import
Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.