Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fragrans
ID:
763850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Appendix : 46 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763183



Common Names

  • Chlidanthus fragrans
  • Fragrant Chlidanthus
  • Fragrant Starflower


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Description

Chlidanthus fragrans (also called 'Fragrant Chlidanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family native to China and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000–2,500 m. It has a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, white flower with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Chlidanthus fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlidanthus fragrans has white flowers with yellow throats, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlidanthus fragrans can be propagated by division or seed. To divide, separate the offsets from the parent plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Chlidanthus fragrans

Chlidanthus fragrans is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas of the country.

Chlidanthus fragrans FAQ

What are the common names of Chlidanthus fragrans?

Fragrant Chlidanthus

What is the growth habit of Chlidanthus fragrans?

It is an evergreen perennial herb

What is the native range of Chlidanthus fragrans?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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