Aspidistra lurida
Also known as: Aspidistra kouytchensis H.Lév. & Vaniot +3 more
- Aspidistra kouytchensis H.Lév. & Vaniot
- Aspidistra kouytchensis var. aucubimaculata H.Lév. & Vaniot
- Aspidistra lurida subsp. variegata Hovey
- Macrogyne convallariifolia Link & Otto
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Aspidistra lurida is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Aspidistra is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago