Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
dulongensis
ID:
725271

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Li & Kurita

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. , Suppl. 5: 14 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724604

Common Names

  • Paris dulongensis
  • Dulongensis Paris
  • Dulongensis Paris

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Description

Paris dulongensis (also called Chinese Herb Paris, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial plant, growing up to 60 cm in height. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady places in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paris dulongensis is used in the construction of furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Paris dulongensis are small and yellowish-white in color, with five petals and a yellowish-green calyx. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paris dulongensis is a terrestrial orchid that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated through seeds and division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Paris dulongensis

Paris dulongensis is native to the tropical forests of China.

Paris dulongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paris dulongensis?

Paris dulongensis

What is the natural habitat of Paris dulongensis?

Paris dulongensis is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests.

What is the size of Paris dulongensis?

Paris dulongensis is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 30 meters in height.

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-285322: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kurita (1936-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurita' in the authors string.
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.