Paris incompleta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incompleta
ID:
715493
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 306 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714826
Common Names
- Paris incompleta
- Incomplete Paris
- Paris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paris apetala Hoffm. [unknown]
- Paris octophylla Hoffm. [unknown]
- Demidovia polyphylla Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Paris incompleta (also called 'Incomplete Paris', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Japan. It has small, narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of Japan.
Uses & Benefits
Paris incompleta is a flowering plant native to East Asia. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paris incompleta is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris incompleta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Paris incompleta
Paris incompleta is native to China and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.
Paris incompleta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris incompleta?
Paris incompleta
What are the common names of Paris incompleta?
Fairy's Slipper, Fairy Slipper, Lady's Slipper, Pink Moccasin Flower
What is the natural habitat of Paris incompleta?
Woodlands, moist meadows, and streambanks
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-283838: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.