Trillium decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
751733
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Biltmore Bot. Stud. 1: 158 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751066
Common Names
- Nodding Trillium
- Nodding Wakerobin
- Nodding Wake-Robin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trillium decumbens (also called Toadshade, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has large, three-petaled flowers and produces white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Trillium decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trillium decumbens has white to pink flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trillium decumbens is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. It can be propagated by seed, division, or root cuttings. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to -20°C (-4°F).
Where to Find Trillium decumbens
Trillium decumbens can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Trillium decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trillium decumbens?
Trillium decumbens
What are the common names of Trillium decumbens?
Trailing Trillium, Trailing Wake-robin
Where does Trillium decumbens grow?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
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-290646: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Grant Harbison (1862-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harb.' in the authors string.