What is the difference between Aspidistra and Orchidantha?

Leaves differ: Aspidistra leaves are relatively long and large, about 22-46 cm in length, and the petioles are relatively thick and sturdy, appearing very prominent; Orchidantha leaves are somewhat smaller, about 22-30 cm in length, with thinner petioles. Flowers differ: the former's flowers are quite distinctive, resembling a lotus platform, with broad-ovate bracts making up the upper part; the latter's flowers are relatively large, with oblong bracts, and the flower color is lighter.

I. Leaves differ

The leaf shape of Aspidistra is oblong-lanceolate, lanceolate to nearly elliptic; the entire leaf is relatively long and large, about 22-46 cm in length and about 8-11 cm in width. The petiole is relatively thick and sturdy, appearing very prominent, about 5-35 cm or more in length. Although both sides of the leaf are green, they sometimes have yellow-white spots or stripes, which is quite noticeable.

Orchidantha is somewhat smaller, with leaves elliptic-lanceolate in shape, about 22-30 cm in length and about 7-9 cm in width. The petiole is somewhat thinner, about 14-18 cm in length. Its leaves are green, with no other colors.

II. Flowers differ

The flowers of Aspidistra are quite distinctive, resembling a lotus platform and also somewhat like spider eggs. The upper bracts number about 3-4, are broad-ovate in shape, and purple in color, with the outer part dark purple and the lower part deep purple. The flowers of the two differ considerably and can be easily distinguished.

The flowers of Orchidantha are relatively large, with several bracts that are oblong in shape, about 3.5-7 cm in length, and the flower color is lighter.