Aspidistra elatior
Barroomplant, Cast Iron Plant
Also known as: Aspidistra elatior var. elatior
- Aspidistra elatior var. elatior
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Aspidistra elatior (commonly known as Barroomplant or Cast iron plant) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Aspidistra is notably large, comprising more than 200 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, China South-Central, China Southeast, El Salvador, Florida, Great Britain, Korea, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Spain, Taiwan
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