Paris quadrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrifolia
ID:
715875
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 367 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715208
Common Names
- Four-leaved Paris
- Four-leaved Herb Paris
- Herb Paris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paris trifolia P.Renault [unknown]
- Paris pentafolia P.Renault [unknown]
- Paris quadrifolia angustiovata D.Z.Ma & H.L.Liu [unknown]
Description
Paris quadrifolia (also called Fourleaf Paris, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in heathland and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paris quadrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paris quadrifolia 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 quadrifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Paris quadrifolia
Paris quadrifolia is native to China. It can be found in moist areas such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Paris quadrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris quadrifolia?
Paris quadrifolia
What is the common name of Paris quadrifolia?
Four-leaved paris
What is the natural habitat of Paris quadrifolia?
It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along 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-283886: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.