Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 61: 163 (1924 publ. 1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258040
Common Names
- Podophyllum Aurantiocaule
- Aurantiocaule Mayapple
- Orange-Stemmed Mayapple
Description
Podophyllum aurantiocaule (also called Orange-stemmed Mayapple, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Podophyllum aurantiocaule is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Podophyllum aurantiocaule var. uniflorum J.M.H.Shaw
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podophyllum aurantiocaule has small, yellow-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podophyllum aurantiocaule is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Podophyllum aurantiocaule
Podophyllum aurantiocaule is native to the tropical rainforests of India.
Podophyllum aurantiocaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podophyllum aurantiocaule?
Podophyllum aurantiocaule
What is the natural habitat of Podophyllum aurantiocaule?
Tropical and subtropical forests of East Asia
What are the common uses of Podophyllum aurantiocaule?
The leaves and roots are used for medicinal purposes
Species in the Podophyllum genus
Podophyllum peltatum,
Podophyllum hexandrum,
Podophyllum hemsleyi,
Podophyllum glaucescens,
Podophyllum emeiense,
Podophyllum guangxiense,
Podophyllum trilobulus,
Podophyllum pleianthum,
Podophyllum majorense,
Podophyllum versipelle,
Podophyllum difforme,
Podophyllum delavayi,
Podophyllum aurantiocaule,
Podophyllum majoense,
Podophyllum grayi,
Podophyllum tsayuense,
Podophyllum sinense,
Podophyllum cymosum,
Species in the Berberidaceae family
Achlys californica,
Achlys japonica,
Achlys triphylla,
Berberis jinshajiangensis,
Berberis pingbaensis,
Berberis pulangensis,
Berberis actinacantha,
Berberis acuminata,
Berberis acuminata,
Berberis acutinervia,
Berberis aemulans,
Berberis aetnensis,
Berberis affinis,
Berberis agapatensis,
Berberis aggregata,
Berberis agricola,
Berberis ahrendtii,
Berberis albicans,
Berberis aldenhamensis,
Berberis alpicola,
Berberis amabilis,
Berberis ambigua,
Berberis ambrozyana,
Berberis amoena,
Berberis amplectens,
Berberis amurensis,
Berberis andeana,
Berberis andreana,
Berberis andrieuxii,
Berberis angulosa,
Berberis anhweiensis,
Berberis annaemariae,
Berberis approximata,
Berberis aquifolium,
Berberis argentinensis,
Berberis arguta,
Berberis arido-calida,
Berberis aristata,
Berberis aristato-serrulata,
Berberis aristeguietae,
Berberis aristulata,
Berberis armata,
Berberis asiatica,
Berberis asmyana,
Berberis assamana,
Berberis atrocarpa,
Berberis atroprasina,
Berberis atroviridiana,
Berberis aurahuacensis,
Berberis baltistanica,