Trillium chloropetalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chloropetalum
ID:
750856
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr.) Howell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. 1: 661 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750189
Common Names
- Trillium chloropetalum
- Green Petal Trillium
- Green Petal Trillium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trillium chloropetalum (also called Green Petal Trillium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in areas with limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Trillium chloropetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trillium chloropetalum var. giganteum (Hook. & Arn.) MunzTrillium chloropetalum var. chloropetalum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trillium chloropetalum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a thin, white, fleshy coating. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trillium chloropetalum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Trillium chloropetalum
Trillium chloropetalum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Trillium chloropetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trillium chloropetalum?
Trillium chloropetalum
What is the common name of Trillium chloropetalum?
Green-petalled Trillium
What is the natural habitat of Trillium chloropetalum?
Grassy meadows and open woodlands
Species in the Trillium genus
Trillium sulcatum, Trillium taiwanense, Trillium komarovii, Trillium channellii, Trillium stamineum, Trillium yezoense, Trillium viridescens, Trillium viride, Trillium vaseyi, Trillium undulatum, Trillium underwoodii, Trillium chloropetalum, Trillium albidum, Trillium tschonoskii, Trillium catesbaei, Trillium camschatcense, Trillium apetalon, Trillium angustipetalum, Trillium ovatum, Trillium petiolatum, Trillium nivale, Trillium miyabeanum, Trillium cernuum, Trillium luteum, Trillium smallii, Trillium simile, Trillium sessile, Trillium rugelii, Trillium persistens, Trillium ludovicianum, Trillium reliquum, Trillium recurvatum, Trillium pusillum, Trillium discolor, Trillium flexipes, Trillium maculatum, Trillium foetidissimum, Trillium decumbens, Trillium decipiens, Trillium cuneatum, Trillium erectum, Trillium lancifolium, Trillium kurabayashii, Trillium hagae, Trillium grandiflorum, Trillium gracile, Trillium govanianum, Trillium crockerianum, Trillium oostingii, Trillium georgianum,
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-290522: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Thomas J. Howell (1842-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Howell' in the authors string.