Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
guizhouensis
ID:
923130

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Z.He

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Guizhou Sci. 3(3): 16 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922465

Common Names

  • Guizhou Paris
  • Paris Guizhouensis
  • Chinese Herb Paris

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Description

Paris guizhouensis (also called Guizhou Fairybells, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Paris guizhouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paris guizhouensis is white in color and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paris guizhouensis is a terrestrial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Paris guizhouensis

Paris guizhouensis is found in the Guizhou province of China.

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-468024: Based on the initial data import
Shun Zhi He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.He' in the authors string.