Paris polyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
715910
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 26: n.º 2 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715243
Common Names
- Polyphylla Paris
- Polyphylla Herb Paris
- Herb Paris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paris polyphylla (also called Chinese Herb Paris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paris polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paris polyphylla var. latifolia F.T.Wang & C.Yu ChangParis polyphylla var. alba H.Li & R.J.Mitchell
Paris polyphylla var. stenophylla Franch.
Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.
Paris polyphylla var. chinensis (Franch.) H.Hara
Paris polyphylla var. polyphylla
Paris polyphylla var. panxiensis J.L.Liu
Paris polyphylla var. nana H.Li
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paris polyphylla has small, white, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris polyphylla 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 polyphylla
Paris polyphylla is native to China. It can be found in moist areas such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Paris polyphylla FAQ
What is the common name of Paris polyphylla?
Solomon's Seal
What is the natural habitat of Paris polyphylla?
Woodlands and forests
What is the growth rate of Paris polyphylla?
Slow to moderate
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-283892: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.