Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
751207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 89: t. 5355 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750540



Common Names

  • Hairy Tricyrtis
  • Tricyrtis Hirta
  • Hairy Toad Lily


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Description

Tricyrtis hirta (also called Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It has large, lance-shaped leaves and produces white or pink flowers with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodland edges and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tricyrtis hirta var. saxicola Honda
Tricyrtis hirta var. masamunei (Makino) Masam.
Tricyrtis hirta var. hirta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricyrtis hirta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricyrtis hirta 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 hirta

Tricyrtis hirta can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Japan, Korea, and China.

Tricyrtis hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis hirta?

Tricyrtis hirta

What is the common name of Tricyrtis hirta?

Hairy Toad Lily

What is the family of Tricyrtis hirta?

Liliaceae

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-290589: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.