Paris axialis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axialis
ID:
726203
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 6: 273 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725536
Common Names
- Paris axialis
- Axial Paris
- False Hellebore
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paris axialis (also called true-love, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial with long, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Paris axialis is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paris axialis has fragrant, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris axialis is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown in a pot or hanging basket. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or layering. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower best in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Paris axialis
Paris axialis is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Paris axialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris axialis?
Paris axialis
What is the common name of Paris axialis?
Axialis Herb-Paris
What is the natural habitat of Paris axialis?
Paris axialis is native to China and Japan
Species in the Paris genus
Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis, Paris stigmatosa, Paris guizhouensis,
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285447: Based on the initial data import
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.