Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 148 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764137
Common Names
- Keiskei Lily
- Convallaria
- Japanese Lily
Description
Convallaria keiskei (also called Keiskei Lily of the Valley, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to Japan. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Convallaria keiskei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Convallaria keiskei has white, bell-shaped flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Convallaria keiskei can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and should be planted in autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season, but it should be kept dry during the dormant period.
Where to Find Convallaria keiskei
Convallaria keiskei can be found in the temperate regions of Japan and Korea.
Convallaria keiskei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Convallaria keiskei?
Convallaria keiskei
What are the common names of Convallaria keiskei?
Keiskei lily, Keiskei lily of the valley
Where is Convallaria keiskei native to?
Japan
Species in the Convallaria genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,