Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Species:
spicatus
ID:
603799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 16: 180 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603131

Common Names

  • Spicatus Chloranthus
  • Spiked Chloranthus
  • Chloranthus Spicatus

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Synonyms

  • Nigrina spicifera Lam. [unknown]
  • Nigrina spicata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus inconspicuus Sw. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus indicus Wight [unknown]
  • Chloranthus obtusifolius Miq. [unknown]
  • Creodus odorifer Lour. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus odorifer (Lour.) Sweet [unknown]

Description

Chloranthus spicatus (also called Spiked 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 spicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloranthus spicatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloranthus spicatus 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 spicatus

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

Chloranthus spicatus 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,

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