Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
763622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 27: 125 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762955



Common Names

  • Cardiocrinum Giganteum
  • Giganteum Cardiocrinum
  • Giganteum Lily


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Description

Cardiocrinum giganteum (also called Giant Himalayan Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan. It has large, lance-shaped leaves and tall, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cardiocrinum giganteum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cardiocrinum giganteum var. yunnanense (Elwes) Stearn
Cardiocrinum giganteum var. giganteum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cardiocrinum giganteum 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 giganteum 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 giganteum

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

Cardiocrinum giganteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardiocrinum giganteum?

Cardiocrinum giganteum

What type of plant is Cardiocrinum giganteum?

Perennial herb

Where is Cardiocrinum giganteum native to?

Eastern United States

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-301920: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.