Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
cathayanum
ID:
763618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.H.Wilson) Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 124: 4 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762951



Common Names

  • Cardiocrinum Cathayanum
  • Cathayanum Cardiocrinum
  • Cathayanum Lily


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Description

Cardiocrinum cathayanum (also called 'Chinese Giant Lily', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family native to China. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,200–2,400 m. It has a single, large, lanceolate leaf and a single, large, white flower with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Cardiocrinum cathayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cardiocrinum cathayanum is white to yellow with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardiocrinum cathayanum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or in the spring, and the plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Cardiocrinum cathayanum

Cardiocrinum cathayanum can be found in China.

Cardiocrinum cathayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardiocrinum cathayanum?

Cardiocrinum cathayanum

What is the common name of Cardiocrinum cathayanum?

Chinese Giant Lily

What is the natural habitat of Cardiocrinum cathayanum?

Cardiocrinum cathayanum is found in open, grassy areas in the foothills and mountains.

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301917: Based on the initial data import
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.