Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
kawanoi
ID:
655267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koidz.) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 73: 109 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654599



Common Names

  • Kawanoi Helonias
  • Kawanoi Bog-Lily
  • Kawanoi False Hellebore


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Synonyms

  • Hexonix kawanoi (Koidz.) F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Sugerokia kawanoi Koidz. [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis kawanoi Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Helonias kawanoi (also called Kawanoi Helonias, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate and have a velvety texture. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helonias kawanoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helonias kawanoi has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The flowers are borne on a short, thin stalk. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helonias kawanoi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Helonias kawanoi

Helonias kawanoi is native to Japan and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.

Helonias kawanoi FAQ

What are the common names of Helonias kawanoi?

It is commonly known as Kawanoi's False-hellebore or Kawanoi's Swamp Pink.

What is the natural habitat of Helonias kawanoi?

It is native to wet meadows, bogs, and streambanks in the eastern United States.

What is the flower color of Helonias kawanoi?

The flowers of Helonias kawanoi are pink or white.

Species in the Helonias 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

Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.