Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
763619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 27: 124 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762952



Common Names

  • Cardiocrinum Cordatum
  • Cordatum Cardiocrinum
  • Cordatum Lily


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Description

Cardiocrinum cordatum (also called 'Heart-Leaved Giant Lily', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family native to China and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000–2,500 m. It has a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, white flower with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Cardiocrinum cordatum 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 cordatum 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 cordatum 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 cordatum

Cardiocrinum cordatum can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Cardiocrinum cordatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardiocrinum cordatum?

Cardiocrinum cordatum

What is the common name of Cardiocrinum cordatum?

Heart-Leaved Giant Lily

What is the habitat of Cardiocrinum cordatum?

Cardiocrinum cordatum is native to the Himalayas and southwestern China.

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,

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