Croomia heterosepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterosepala
ID:
765421
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Okuyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 20: 32 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764754
Common Names
- Heterosepala Croomia
- Heterosepala Lily
- Heterosepala Spider Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croomia heterosepala (also called false croomia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to temperate regions of the world. It has long, strap-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in woodlands and other shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Croomia heterosepala is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Croomia heterosepala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
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Croomia heterosepala is a perennial herb that is native to Japan and Korea. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Croomia heterosepala
Croomia heterosepala is native to Japan.
Croomia heterosepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croomia heterosepala?
Croomia heterosepala
What is the natural habitat of Croomia heterosepala?
Forests and grasslands of tropical Asia
What is the flowering season of Croomia heterosepala?
Summer to autumn
Species in the Croomia genus
Species in the Stemonaceae family
Croomia heterosepala, Croomia japonica, Croomia pauciflora, Croomia saitoana, Croomia hyugaensis, Croomia kinoshitae, Pentastemona egregia, Pentastemona sumatrana, Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala, Stichoneuron caudatum, Stichoneuron membranaceum, Stichoneuron bognerianum, Stichoneuron calcicola, Stichoneuron halabalense,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Shunki Okuyama (1909-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Okuyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821979-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.