Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Trop. Agric. 3: 21 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750247
Common Names
- Tricyrtis Suzukii
- Suzukii Tricyrtis
- Tricyrtis Suzukii Plant
Description
Tricyrtis suzukii (also called Suzukii Tricyrtis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of East Asia. It has a woody stem and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis suzukii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tricyrtis suzukii are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis suzukii is a herbaceous perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed.
Where to Find Tricyrtis suzukii
Tricyrtis suzukii 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 suzukii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis suzukii?
Tricyrtis suzukii
What type of plant is Tricyrtis suzukii?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Tricyrtis suzukii grow?
It is 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,