Status:
valid
Authors:
Hir.Takah.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 26: 38 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750264
Common Names
- Tricyrtis Setouchiensis
- Toad Lily
- Japanese Toad Lily
Description
Tricyrtis setouchiensis (also called 'Setouchi Toad Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has white flowers and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis setouchiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tricyrtis setouchiensis are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis setouchiensis is a herbaceous perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed.
Where to Find Tricyrtis setouchiensis
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 setouchiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis setouchiensis?
Tricyrtis setouchiensis
What is the family of Tricyrtis setouchiensis?
Liliaceae
Where is Tricyrtis setouchiensis native to?
Japan
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
Hiroshi Takahashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hir.Takah.' in the authors string.