Lycoris albiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
684625
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 38: 100 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683958
Common Names
- Albiflora Lycoris
- White-Flowered Lycoris
- White-Flower Lycoris
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- Lycoris elsiae Traub [unknown]
Description
Lycoris albiflora (also called White Spider Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves and nodding white flowers with a yellow eye. Native to East Asia, it grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lycoris albiflora is used as a food crop, for its ornamental value, and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lycoris albiflora is white and has six petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lycoris albiflora is a perennial bulb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Lycoris albiflora
Lycoris albiflora can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Lycoris albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycoris albiflora?
Lycoris albiflora
What is the common name of Lycoris albiflora?
White-flowered Lycoris
What is the natural habitat of Lycoris albiflora?
It is found in alpine meadows in western China
Species in the Lycoris genus
Lycoris shaanxiensis, Lycoris guangxiensis, Lycoris anhuiensis, Lycoris sanguinea, Lycoris traubii, Lycoris straminea, Lycoris squamigera, Lycoris rosea, Lycoris radiata, Lycoris longituba, Lycoris josephinae, Lycoris sprengeri, Lycoris albiflora, Lycoris houdyshelii, Lycoris haywardii, Lycoris chinensis, Lycoris caldwellii, Lycoris argentea, Lycoris incarnata, Lycoris aurea, Lycoris chejuensis, Lycoris flavescens, Lycoris hunanensis,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280578: Based on the initial data import
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.