Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai & Kitag.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Manchoukuo Sect. IV 1: 19 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750272
Common Names
- Tricyrtis Puberula
- Toad Lily
- Japanese Toad Lily
Description
Tricyrtis puberula (also called Hairy Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is found in the temperate forests of Japan. It is a herbaceous perennial, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tricyrtis puberula are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis puberula is a herbaceous perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed.
Where to Find Tricyrtis puberula
Tricyrtis puberula is native to Japan. It can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukuoka, and Shizuoka. It is found in moist woodlands at elevations of 500-1,000 m.
Tricyrtis puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis puberula?
Tricyrtis puberula
What is the common name of Tricyrtis puberula?
Toad Lily
What is the natural habitat of Tricyrtis puberula?
Woodlands and forest margins in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
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,