Lycoris houdyshelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
houdyshelii
ID:
684656
Status:
valid
Authors:
Traub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 13: 45 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683989
Common Names
- Houdyshelii Lycoris
- Houdyshel's Lycoris
- Houdysheli Lycoris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lycoris houdyshelii (also called Houdyshel's 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 houdyshelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lycoris houdyshelii 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 houdyshelii 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 houdyshelii
Lycoris houdyshelii can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Lycoris houdyshelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycoris houdyshelii?
Lycoris houdyshelii
What are the common names of Lycoris houdyshelii?
Houdyshel's spider lily
What is the growth habit of Lycoris houdyshelii?
Lycoris houdyshelii is a bulbous perennial herb
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-280581: Based on the initial data import
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.