Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
655311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koidz.) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 73: 107 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654643



Common Names

  • Leucantha Helonias
  • Helonias Leucantha
  • Leucantha


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Synonyms

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

Description

Helonias leucantha (also called White-flowered 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 leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helonias leucantha has small, white flowers with yellow and red stripes. 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 leucantha 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 leucantha

Helonias leucantha is native to the eastern United States. It can be found in the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Georgia.

Helonias leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helonias leucantha?

Helonias leucantha

What is the natural habitat of Helonias leucantha?

Helonias leucantha is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What is the average height of Helonias leucantha?

Helonias leucantha typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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.