aspidistraaspidistra
genusgenusResilient evergreen plants characterized by their broad, lance-shaped leaves that emerge directly from underground stems. These shade-loving plants have earned a reputation for their remarkable ability to thrive in low-light conditions and survive neglect.
Etymology
The name 'Aspidistra' comes from the Greek 'aspidion' meaning 'small shield,' referring to the shape of the flower's stigma which resembles a tiny protective shield.
Interesting fact!
Their unique flowers bloom at ground level and are often hidden beneath leaf litter, where they are pollinated by small crawling insects like amphipods.
All species of Aspidistra
aspidistraSubrotata
Star cast iron plant, Ground flowering cast iron plant, Star flower aspidistra.
aspidistraDaibuensis
Spotted cast iron plant, Daibu cast iron plant, Speckled aspidistra.
aspidistraSichuanensis
Sichuan cast iron plant, Giant cast iron plant, Chinese evergreen lily.
aspidistraTonkinensis
Spotted cast iron plant, Speckled aspidistra, Vietnamese cast iron plant.
aspidistraTypica
Cast iron plant, Bar room plant, Common aspidistra.
aspidistraAttenuata
Slender cast iron plant, Narrow leaf cast iron plant, Graceful aspidistra.
aspidistraLongifolia
Slender cast iron plant, Narrow leaf cast iron plant, Long leaf aspidistra.
aspidistraMinutiflora
Dwarf cast iron plant, Small-flowered cast iron plant, Mini cast iron plant.
aspidistraElatior
Cast iron plant, Bar room plant, Parlour palm.
aspidistraLurida
Cast iron plant, Bar room plant, Iron plant.
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