What other names does Pinellia ternata have? A detailed introduction to its common aliases

Alternative names for Pinellia ternata

Pinellia ternata is also called three-leaf pinellia, half-moon lotus, and three-step jump. Its Latin scientific name is Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit.

Family and genus of Pinellia ternata

Araceae, genus Pinellia

Distribution area of Pinellia ternata

Pinellia ternata is widely distributed in the Yangtze River basin as well as the Northeast, North China and other regions of our country. It is also found in the Northwest region. Xihe County, Longnan City, Gansu Province is known as the "Thousand-Year Medicine Township" and is also praised as the "Hometown of Chinese Pinellia ternata." The flowering period is generally from May to July; the fruiting period is generally from August to September

Morphological characteristics of Pinellia ternata

Pinellia ternata is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araceae family. It has spherical tubers with diameters ranging from 0.5 cm to 3.0 cm. The leaves grow at the top of the tuber, and there is a white or brown bulbil at the lower part of the petiole. Pinellia ternata is a unisexual flower. Female flowers grow below the inflorescence axis and have no perianth; the male flowers of Pinellia ternata are white and grow on the upper part of the inflorescence axis, also without a perianth. The stamens are densely gathered into a cylindrical shape and are separated from the female flowers at the two ends of the inflorescence axis; the spathe of Pinellia ternata has a small hole at the enclosing point that connects the upper and lower parts. The end of the inflorescence appears tail-like, from which extends a green or light purple spathe, either upright or curved in an "S" shape.

Growth habits of Pinellia ternata

Pinellia ternata has relatively strong reproductive capacity and likes warm, shady and humid environments, and avoids exposure to scorching sun; it is cold-tolerant but not drought-tolerant. Loose and breathable sandy loam is suitable for its growth. During summer drought, attention should be paid to replenishing water. When planting in fields, Pinellia ternata can be rotated with legumes and corn, which is beneficial for improving the soil. Generally, wild Pinellia ternata can be seen in front of and behind houses, by mountain streams, and under forests.

Flower language of Pinellia ternata

The flower language of Pinellia ternata is love and hate.