Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 25: 251 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750458
Common Names
- Tricyrtis macranthopsis
- Tricyrtis formosana
- Tricyrtis hirta
Description
Tricyrtis macranthopsis (also called Large-Flowered Tricyrtis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has an erect stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis macranthopsis 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 macranthopsis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis macranthopsis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Tricyrtis macranthopsis
Tricyrtis macranthopsis can be found in the eastern Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea.
Tricyrtis macranthopsis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis macranthopsis?
Tricyrtis macranthopsis
What is the common name of Tricyrtis macranthopsis?
Large-flowered Toad Lily
What is the family of Tricyrtis macranthopsis?
Liliaceae
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,