Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Species:
quadrifolius
ID:
603793

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 129. 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603125

Common Names

  • Quadrifolius Chloranthus
  • Four-Leaf Chloranthus
  • Chloranthus Quadrifolius

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Synonyms

  • Chloranthus mandshuricus Rupr. [unknown]
  • Tricercandra quadrifolia A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Chloranthus quadrifolius (also called Four-leaved Chloranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers that grows in the temperate regions of East Asia. It is found in moist, shady woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chloranthus quadrifolius 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 quadrifolius 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 quadrifolius 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 quadrifolius

Chloranthus quadrifolius can be found in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan.

Chloranthus quadrifolius 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-2719169: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.