Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
splendens
ID:
1334212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & N.Tanaka

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61: 213 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346666

Common Names

  • Splendens Peliosanthes
  • Peliosanthes
  • Peliosanthes Splendens

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Description

Peliosanthes splendens (also called Splendid Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and is about 1-2 m tall. Its leaves are simple and have an ovate shape. The flowers are yellow and have a calyx with 5 sepals. It is found in tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes splendens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes splendens has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes splendens is a terrestrial orchid species native to China. It is best cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the mature clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Peliosanthes splendens

Peliosanthes splendens is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Peliosanthes splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes splendens?

Peliosanthes splendens

What is the family of Peliosanthes splendens?

Asparagaceae

What is the habitat of Peliosanthes splendens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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.