Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Torr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 663 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764758
Common Names
- Pauciflora Croomia
- Pauciflora Lily
- Pauciflora Spider Lily
Description
Croomia pauciflora (also called few-flowered 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Croomia pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Croomia pauciflora is native to Japan.
Croomia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croomia pauciflora?
Croomia pauciflora
What is the common name of Croomia pauciflora?
Few-flowered Croomia
What is the natural habitat of Croomia pauciflora?
Woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands
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,