Aspidistra elatior subsp. elatior
Also known as: Aspidistra insularis Tillich +3 more
- Aspidistra insularis Tillich
- Aspidistra punctata var. albomaculata Hook.
- Aspidistra variegata (Link) Regel
- Plectogyne variegata Link
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Aspidistra elatior subsp. elatior is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Aspidistra elatior, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
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)
Alabama, Arkansas, China South-Central, China Southeast, El Salvador, Florida, Great Britain, Korea, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Spain, Taiwan
Base Species & Variations