Paris verticillata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
715704
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 287 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715037
Common Names
- Paris verticillata
- Whorled Paris
- Whorled Herb
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paris hexaphylla Cham. [unknown]
- Paris dahurica Fisch. ex Turcz. [unknown]
- Paris manshurica Kom. [unknown]
- Paris obovata Ledeb. [unknown]
- Paris hexaphylla manshurica (Kom.) Vorosch. [unknown]
- Paris quadrifolia obovata (Ledeb.) Regel & Tiling [unknown]
- Paris quadrifolia dahurica (Fisch. ex Turcz.) Franch. [unknown]
- Paris quadrifolia hexaphylla (Cham.) B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Paris verticillata manshurica (Kom.) H.Hara [unknown]
- Paris verticillata manshurica (Kom.) Kitag. [unknown]
- Paris verticillata obovata (Ledeb.) H.Hara [unknown]
- Paris hexaphylla purpurea Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]
- Paris verticillata purpurea (Miyabe & Tatew.) Honda [unknown]
Description
Paris verticillata (also called Whorled Paris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paris verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paris verticillata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris verticillata 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 verticillata
Paris verticillata is found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Paris verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris verticillata?
Paris verticillata
What is the common name of Paris verticillata?
Whorled Pari
What is the family of Paris verticillata?
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-283865: 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.