Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
751049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 70 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750382



Common Names

  • Affinis Tricyrtis
  • Tricyrtis Affinis
  • Affinis Toad Lily


Searching for Tricyrtis affinis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tricyrtis affinis (also called Affinis Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has white flowers with purple spots and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in temperate and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Tricyrtis affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricyrtis affinis is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Tricyrtis affinis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tricyrtis affinis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soils with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Tricyrtis affinis

Tricyrtis affinis can be found in the forests of East Asia.

Tricyrtis affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis affinis?

Tricyrtis affinis

What is the common name of Tricyrtis affinis?

Toad lily

What type of climate does Tricyrtis affinis prefer?

Humid, temperate climate

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