Tricyrtis dilatata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 248 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750584
Common Names
- Dilated Tricyrtis
- Tricyrtis Dilatata
- Dilated Toad Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tricyrtis dilatata (also called Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and bears white or pink flowers with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis dilatata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tricyrtis dilatata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis dilatata is a herbaceous perennial that is native to Japan and China. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Tricyrtis dilatata
Tricyrtis dilatata can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Japan and Korea.
Tricyrtis dilatata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis dilatata?
Tricyrtis dilatata
What is the common name of Tricyrtis dilatata?
Toad Lily
What is the natural habitat of Tricyrtis dilatata?
Woodlands and forests
Species in the Tricyrtis genus
Tricyrtis chinensis, Tricyrtis suzukii, Tricyrtis setouchiensis, Tricyrtis puberula, Tricyrtis perfoliata, Tricyrtis ohsumiensis, Tricyrtis affinis, Tricyrtis nana, Tricyrtis imeldae, Tricyrtis maculata, Tricyrtis macropoda, Tricyrtis macranthopsis, Tricyrtis macrantha, Tricyrtis latifolia, Tricyrtis lasiocarpa, Tricyrtis hirta, Tricyrtis formosana, Tricyrtis flava, Tricyrtis dilatata, Tricyrtis ishiiana, Tricyrtis xianjuensis,
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
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:542474-1: Based on the initial data import