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Medicinal

Used in herbal medicine, see PFAF.
http://www.pfaf.org,

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, China

Aspidistra elatior Blume

Family: ASPARAGACEAE
Genus: Aspidistra
Species: elatior Blume
Common names: Common Aspidistra; Cast-Iron-Plant
Distribution summary: China
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Understorey and margins of evergreen forest
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L)
Flowering months: January, February, March
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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