Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hexagona
ID:
1330729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver., N.Tanaka & K.S.Nguyen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 37: 38 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343183

Common Names

  • Hexagon Peliosanthes
  • Peliosanthes hexagona
  • Hexagon Lily

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Description

Peliosanthes hexagona (also called Hexagonal Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes hexagona is a plant native to Southeast Asia and is used in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peliosanthes hexagona is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes hexagona is a perennial, evergreen plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Peliosanthes hexagona

Peliosanthes hexagona can be found in China.

Peliosanthes hexagona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes hexagona?

Peliosanthes hexagona

What is the common name of Peliosanthes hexagona?

Hexagonal Peliosanthes

What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes hexagona?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.
Khang Sinh Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.S.Nguyen' in the authors string.