Chamaelirium luteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteum
ID:
763780
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 5: 527 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763113
Common Names
- Luteum Chamaelirium
- Luteum False Helleborine
- Luteum Star of Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chamaelirium luteum (also called 'Fairywand', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family native to China. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,200–2,400 m. It has a single, large, lanceolate leaf and a single, large, white flower with a yellow throat.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaelirium luteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaelirium luteum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chamaelirium luteum is a perennial plant that grows from a rhizome. It is native to North America and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the rhizomes should be divided in the fall.
Where to Find Chamaelirium luteum
Chamaelirium luteum is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Chamaelirium luteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaelirium luteum?
Chamaelirium luteum
What are the common names of Chamaelirium luteum?
Fairywand
What is the family of Chamaelirium luteum?
Liliaceae
Species in the Chamaelirium genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302082: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.