Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nivea
ID:
1321226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & N.Tanaka

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 157 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333680

Common Names

  • Nivea Peliosanthes
  • Peliosanthes Nivea
  • Peliosanthes nivea

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Description

Peliosanthes nivea (also called the White Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white flowers and lanceolate leaves native to eastern Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and other shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes nivea has white flowers with yellow throats and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes nivea is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Peliosanthes nivea

Peliosanthes nivea is native to China.

Peliosanthes nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes nivea?

Peliosanthes nivea

What is the common name of Peliosanthes nivea?

White Waterlily

What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes nivea?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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.