Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gardenii
ID:
737570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 12: 524 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736903



Common Names

  • Garden's Spiderlily
  • Garden's Spider Lily
  • Garden's Spide Lily


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Description

Speirantha gardenii (also called Garden's lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with six petals. It grows in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Speirantha gardenii is an ornamental plant that is often used in water gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, such as diarrhea and constipation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Speirantha gardenii is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Speirantha gardenii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions being planted in moist soil. Once established, Speirantha gardenii prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Speirantha gardenii

Speirantha gardenii is a species of lily native to China. It can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Speirantha gardenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Speirantha gardenii?

Speirantha gardenii

What is the common name of Speirantha gardenii?

Garden's Lily

What type of plant is Speirantha gardenii?

Perennial bulb

Species in the Speirantha 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287254: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.