Paris tetraphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraphylla
ID:
715663
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 6: 412 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714996
Common Names
- Paris tetraphylla
- Tetraphylla Plant
- Paris Tetraphylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paris yakusimensis (Masam.) Masam. [unknown]
- Paris tetraphylla tetraphylla [unknown]
- Paris tetraphylla yakusimensis Masam. [unknown]
- Paris tetraphylla sessiliflora Makino [unknown]
Description
Paris tetraphylla (also called 'Four-Leaved Paris', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, oval-shaped, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, forested areas and is tolerant of a range of soil types.
Uses & Benefits
Paris tetraphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paris tetraphylla var. penduliflora J.Murata & T.YamanakaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paris tetraphylla has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris tetraphylla is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It is a member of the family Melanthiaceae. It is a slow-growing plant with a spreading habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has small, dark green leaves and white or pinkish flowers. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Paris tetraphylla
Paris tetraphylla is found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Paris tetraphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris tetraphylla?
Paris tetraphylla
What is the common name of Paris tetraphylla?
Four-leaved Pari
What is the family of Paris tetraphylla?
Melanthiaceae
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-283861: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.