Love Apple - Paris polyphylla (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Love Apple

Love Apple (Paris polyphylla) is a flowering plant that is grown ornamentally for its showy spider-shaped flowers and its dark red berries. It is a good plant to grow in shade gardens or for understory plantings since it enjoys these conditions in the wild. This plant is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Scientific classification

Species

Love Apple (Paris polyphylla)

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Humans

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

50 cm

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Distribution of Love Apple

Distribution Map

Love Apple is native to regions in the eastern Himalayas and southeastern Asia, thriving in subtropical forests across major areas of these locales. It has also been introduced to other temperate and subtropical regions globally, adjusting to new habitats outside its native range.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Toxicity

Love Apple is highly toxic; every part contains paristyphnin and paridin. Ingestion causes severe symptoms like nausea, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, colic, and breathing difficulty. It is especially risky for children attracted to its blueberry-like berries. Touching the plant is likely safe as there’s no evidence of contact dermatitis. Beware of ingestion only.

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Care Guide for Love Apple

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Love Apple thrives in moist, dappled sunlight conditions typical of temperate forests. It prefers consistent moisture, requiring weekly watering, and exhibits moderate drought tolerance. As an herbaceous perennial, love Apple is best suited for outdoor growth, benefiting from natural rainfall and seasonal water needs.

Pruning: Love Apple needs pruning to eliminate dead leaves and encourage healthy growth, ideally in early spring before new growth. This helps improve air circulation, reduces disease risk, and enhances vigor. Use clean, sharp tools for effective results.

Propagation: Love Apple, a unique forest perennial, is propagated by division during its dormant stage. Careful handling is crucial to preserve its delicate roots. Each division must retain a root portion with shoots, and keeping them moist and shaded aids in their establishment.

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Distribution of Love Apple

Toxicity

Care Guide for Love Apple

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