Aspidistra are perennial plants that grow from rhizomes, characterized by their upright, leathery leaves which can be either elliptic or lanceolate in shape. Their flowers, which are brownish and not particularly noticeable, develop directly from the rhizome.

Aspidistra

Aspidistra 'Mystery Man'

Aspidistra 'Opium Hit'

Aspidistra 'Pha-hom Pok-adot'

Aspidistra 'Ryusei'

Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling' (v)

Aspidistra 'Spotted Dick'

Aspidistra 'Spotty Dotty'

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Aspidistra aff. attenuata

Aspidistra aff. geastrum

Aspidistra attenuata is a robust, evergreen perennial that develops a dense clump through its thick, spreading rhizomes. Its elongated, lanceolate leaves can reach lengths of up to 70 cm and are characterized by a glossy dark green surface, occasionally featuring subtle pale yellow speckles. In summer or autumn, this species may produce fleshy, star-shaped flowers with a purplish tint and yellow-white coloration, which emerge near the base of the plant and are later followed by green berries. While commonly cultivated as a houseplant, it also serves as an effective garden specimen in temperate regions, thriving in shaded environments and demonstrating resilience to dry conditions.

Aspidistra attenuata

Aspidistra attenuata 'Dungpu Dazzler'

Aspidistra attenuata 'Small n' Smart'

Aspidistra attenuata 'Xitou Starlet'

Aspidistra caespitosa

Aspidistra campanulata

Aspidistra cruciformis

Aspidistra daibuensis is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of around 1 meter. It features long, broad, lance-shaped leaves that are glossy and dark green, occasionally marked with pale yellow speckles. During the summer months, this plant may produce star-shaped flowers that are yellow-tinted with purple-pink hues, emerging near the base, followed by green berries. While commonly cultivated as an indoor plant, it also serves well in gardens within mild climates, demonstrating resilience to shaded environments and dry conditions.

Aspidistra daibuensis

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Taiwan Stars' is a perennial plant that forms dense clumps and features long, broad, lance-shaped leaves with a glossy dark green appearance, occasionally adorned with light yellow speckles. In summer, it produces star-shaped flowers that are yellow-tinted with a purple-pink hue, emerging at the base of the plant, followed by the development of green berries. While commonly cultivated as an indoor plant, it can also thrive in garden settings in temperate climates, demonstrating a strong tolerance for both low light and dry conditions.

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Taiwan Stars'

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Tidy Trim' is a robust, evergreen perennial that develops dense clumps from its rhizomes. Its elongated, lanceolate leaves are glossy and dark green, occasionally featuring light yellow speckles. During the summer months, it may produce star-shaped flowers that are yellow-tinged and purple-pink, emerging from the base of the plant. While commonly cultivated indoors, this species also serves well in gardens within temperate climates, thriving in shaded environments and demonstrating resilience to dry conditions.

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Tidy Trim'

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Totally Dotty' (v)

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Yuli Yummy' is a resilient, evergreen perennial that develops into a dense clump. Its elongated, lanceolate leaves are glossy and dark green, occasionally featuring white streaks. In spring to summer, it may produce creamy, star-like flowers with red-purple centers at the plant's base, though this is uncommon. While frequently cultivated indoors, this species can also thrive in gardens within temperate climates. It tolerates low light and can withstand drier environments.

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Yuli Yummy'

Aspidistra daibuensis 'Yushan Galaxy'

Aspidistra dodecandra

Aspidistra dolichanthera

Aspidistra dolichanthera Ogisu 252

Aspidistra ebianensis 'Flowing Fountains' is a robust, clump-forming perennial known for its rhizomatous growth. This evergreen features elongated, broad, lanceolate leaves that are glossy and dark green, adorned with large creamy-yellow speckles. Occasionally, during the spring to summer months, it produces cream-colored, star-shaped blooms near the base of the foliage. While commonly cultivated indoors, this plant also serves well in garden settings within temperate climates. It thrives in shaded environments and demonstrates resilience to drier conditions.

Aspidistra ebianensis 'Flowing Fountains'

Aspidistra elatior is a perennial plant that remains evergreen and can grow up to 60 cm in height. It features glossy, dark green, leathery leaves that are lance-shaped. In early summer, it produces subtle brownish-cream flowers that emerge close to the ground.

Aspidistra elatior

Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Amanogawa' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' is a clump-forming perennial that remains evergreen throughout the year. Its leaves are long, measuring up to 50 cm, and feature a broad lance shape, characterized by a deep green color that transitions to white at the tips. While commonly cultivated as an indoor plant, it can also thrive in outdoor gardens in milder climates and demonstrates a high tolerance for shaded conditions.

Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Equinoxe'

Aspidistra elatior 'Goldfeather'

Aspidistra elatior 'Hoshi-zora' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Leelaspibl'PBR

Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song' is an evergreen perennial that forms clumps and grows upright. Its long, broad, lance-shaped leaves have a semi-glossy dark green finish, featuring a prominent golden-yellow stripe down the center of each leaf. Occasionally, maroon-red, star-shaped flowers may emerge at the base during the spring to summer months. While this plant is commonly cultivated indoors, it can also thrive in gardens located in milder climates. It is well-suited for shady spots and can endure drier soil conditions.

Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Milky Way' is a robust, evergreen perennial that develops a clump of leaves reaching up to 50 cm in length. Its leaves are broad and lanceolate, featuring a deep green hue adorned with small white speckles. While it is commonly cultivated indoors, this plant can also thrive in garden settings in temperate climates, demonstrating good shade tolerance.

Aspidistra elatior 'Milky Way' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Morning Frost' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Okame' is a perennial that forms dense clumps and features a rhizomatous growth habit. Its foliage consists of elongated, broad leaves that are variegated with deep green and creamy-white stripes. Occasionally, it produces purple and cream, star-shaped blooms at the base during the spring and summer months. While this plant is commonly cultivated indoors as a houseplant, it can also thrive in gardens within mild climates. It is well-suited for shaded environments and can withstand drier conditions.

Aspidistra elatior 'Okame' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Oshima' is a perennial plant that forms clumps and features rhizomes. Its long, wide leaves are lance-shaped and have a glossy dark green appearance. Occasionally, it produces purple, star-like flowers at the base during the spring and summer months. While it is primarily cultivated indoors, this species can also thrive in gardens within warmer climates, demonstrating a high tolerance for shaded locations and drier environments.

Aspidistra elatior 'Oshima'

Aspidistra elatior 'Planaspdot'PBR

Aspidistra elatior 'Sekko-kan'

Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Spek-tacular'

Aspidistra elatior 'Stars and Stripes' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata Exotica' (v)

Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 60 cm. It develops a dense clump of tough, narrow, elliptical leaves that feature irregular stripes of creamy-white against a dark green background.

Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' (v)

Aspidistra fasciaria

Aspidistra flaviflora

Aspidistra from China

Aspidistra from Thailand

Aspidistra fungilliformis

Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star' is a robust, clump-forming perennial known for its rhizomatous growth habit. It features elongated, broad lanceolate leaves that are glossy and mid-green, adorned with pale yellow speckles. Occasionally, white, star-like flowers emerge at the base of the plant during the spring and summer months. While commonly cultivated indoors, this species also adapts well to garden settings in temperate climates, showing resilience in shaded areas and in conditions with limited moisture.

Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star' (v)

Aspidistra grandiflora

Aspidistra hainanensis 'Jade Ribbons' is a robust, evergreen perennial that forms clumps and features elongated, dark green foliage. In spring to summer, it may produce star-shaped flowers that are white with dark red markings, emerging near the base of the plant. While commonly cultivated indoors, this species also thrives in garden settings in temperate climates. It is well-suited for shaded areas and can withstand periods of drought.

Aspidistra hainanensis 'Jade Ribbons'

Aspidistra hekouensis

Aspidistra leshanensis (v)

Aspidistra linearifolia

Aspidistra linearifolia 'Skinny Dippin'

Aspidistra locii

Aspidistra longanensis

Aspidistra longiloba

Aspidistra longipedunculata

Aspidistra luodianensis

Aspidistra lurida is a rhizomatous perennial recognized for its shiny, deep green foliage that can reach lengths of 50 cm. This plant is well-suited for indoor environments, thriving in low light and adapting to varying temperatures while requiring minimal care. In milder climates, it can also be cultivated outdoors as a garden specimen.

Aspidistra lurida

Aspidistra lurida 'Amanogawa' (v)

Aspidistra lurida 'Fuji-no-mine' (v)

Aspidistra lurida 'Ginga Giant' is a robust, clump-forming perennial with rhizomatous growth. It features long, broad, lanceolate leaves that are glossy and dark green, adorned with distinctive white streaks. Occasionally, it produces purple, star-like flowers at the base during spring and summer. While commonly cultivated as an indoor plant, it can also thrive outdoors in temperate regions, demonstrating excellent tolerance to shady spots and drier environments.

Aspidistra lurida 'Ginga Giant' (v)

Aspidistra lurida 'Irish Mist' (v)

Aspidistra lurida 'Seiun' (v)

Aspidistra lurida punctata

Aspidistra marasmioides

Aspidistra marbled-leaved (v)

Aspidistra minutiflora

Aspidistra minutiflora 'Leopard' is a resilient, evergreen perennial that forms dense clumps through its rhizomatous growth. It features elongated, lanceolate leaves that are glossy and dark green, adorned with prominent golden-yellow spots. In the spring and summer, this plant occasionally produces small, subtle star-shaped flowers that are greenish-yellow with purple centers, emerging near the base. While it is commonly cultivated as a houseplant, it also serves well in outdoor gardens in temperate climates, thriving in shady spots and tolerating drier soil conditions.

Aspidistra minutiflora 'Leopard' (v)

Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons'

Aspidistra mushaensis

Aspidistra mushaensis 'Purple Picket'

Aspidistra mushaensis 'Wushe Wacky'

Aspidistra neglecta 'Soft Spot' is a robust, clump-forming perennial known for its substantial, lance-shaped dark green foliage adorned with distinctive white spots. In spring to summer, it may produce small, star-shaped flowers in shades of dark purple and white, emerging from the base of the plant. While it is commonly cultivated indoors, this hardy evergreen can also thrive in outdoor gardens in milder climates, demonstrating a good tolerance for shaded environments and drier conditions.

Aspidistra neglecta 'Soft Spot'

Aspidistra nikolai

Aspidistra oblanceifolia 'Nagoya Stars' is a robust, clump-forming perennial that features elongated, lance-shaped leaves with a glossy dark green finish, adorned with distinctive golden yellow speckles. During the spring to summer months, it may produce small, pink-purple star-shaped flowers that emerge near the plant's base. While commonly cultivated as an indoor specimen, this hardy evergreen also performs well in garden settings within temperate climates, demonstrating resilience in shady environments and the ability to withstand drier conditions.

Aspidistra oblanceifolia 'Nagoya Stars' (v)

Aspidistra omeiensis

Aspidistra omeiensis 'Ogisu' is a robust, evergreen perennial that develops into a clump through its rhizomatous growth. Its leaves are elongated, narrow, and broadly lanceolate, exhibiting a deep green hue. Occasionally, purple, star-shaped blooms emerge at the base during the spring to summer months. While this plant is commonly cultivated indoors, it also thrives in gardens located in temperate regions, showing resilience in shaded environments and drier soils. It shares similarities with 'Jade Ribbons.'

Aspidistra omeiensis 'Ogisu'

Aspidistra patentiloba

Aspidistra pulchella is a rare, clump-forming, evergreen perennial that spreads via rhizomes. It features broad, paddle-like green leaves. In June, it produces sizable yellow flowers, accented by dark maroon edges and centers, which emerge directly from the rhizome. This plant thrives best in containers placed in shaded conditions, as direct sunlight can fade its foliage.

Aspidistra pulchella

Aspidistra pulchella 'Spiderman'

Aspidistra pulchella 'Stretch Marks'

Aspidistra punctata

Aspidistra punctata 'Come Here Spot' (v)

Aspidistra recondita

Aspidistra retusa

Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green'

Aspidistra saxicola

Aspidistra sichuanensis

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Beauty Spot'

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Despot' is a robust, clump-forming perennial that features long, narrow leaves shaped like broad lance heads, showcasing a glossy dark green finish adorned with pale yellow speckles. In late summer to autumn, it may produce small, subtle star-shaped purple flowers near the base, although these blooms are not a focal point. While commonly cultivated indoors, this plant can thrive in gardens located in temperate regions, demonstrating resilience to shady environments and drier soil conditions.

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Despot'

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Giant'

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Ginga' is a robust, clumping perennial known for its rhizomatous growth habit. It features elongated, narrow leaves that are broadly lanceolate and have a glossy dark green appearance, accented by creamy-white speckles. In early spring, small, star-shaped purple flowers occasionally emerge at the base of the plant. While it is commonly cultivated as an indoor plant, it also performs well in gardens located in milder climates. This species thrives in shaded environments and can withstand drier soils.