Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
743916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hir.Takah.bis

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 52: 35 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743249



Common Names

  • Tricyrtis chinensis
  • Chinese Toad Lily
  • Toad Lily


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Description

Tricyrtis chinensis (also called Chinese Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has large, ovate leaves and produces white and purple flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady soils and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tricyrtis chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Tricyrtis chinensis is small and white, with 3 petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricyrtis chinensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Tricyrtis chinensis

Tricyrtis chinensis can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Tricyrtis chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis chinensis?

Tricyrtis chinensis

What is the common name of Tricyrtis chinensis?

Chinese toad lily

What is the natural habitat of Tricyrtis chinensis?

Dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the southwestern 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-289526: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshi Takahashi (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hir.Takah.bis' in the authors string.