Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Species:
holostegius
ID:
603764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) C.Pei & San

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Chin. Assoc. Advancem. Sci., Sect. Bot. 10: 210 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603096

Common Names

  • Chloranthus holostegius
  • Chinese Chloranthus
  • Chinese Sweetbox

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Synonyms

  • Chloranthus fortunei holostegius Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus holostegius shimianensis K.F.Wu [unknown]
  • Chloranthus holostegius trichoneurus K.F.Wu [unknown]
  • Chloranthus holostegius holostegius [unknown]

Description

Chloranthus holostegius (also called 'Hollow-Stemmed Chloranthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas of the forest, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chloranthus holostegius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties and can be used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloranthus holostegius is white or yellowish-white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloranthus holostegius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Chloranthus holostegius

Chloranthus holostegius is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Chloranthus holostegius FAQ

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Chloranthaceae

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719142: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Chien Pei (1902-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Pei' in the authors string.