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Ruscaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Aspidistra elatior Bl.

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Cast Iron Plant
  • Family: Ruscaceae Hutch

  • Country of Origin: E. Asia - China
  • Habitat: Roadsides, under trees and along ditches

  • Description: Hermaphroditic flowers are pollinated by slugs and snails.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198500883
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 1205 - AUS:China/Taiwan B
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 10-02-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Ruscaceae
  • SubFamily:
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