Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
kishii
ID:
1317819

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 38E(2): 25 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330273

Common Names

  • Galantharum kishii
  • Kishii Galantharum
  • Kishii

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Description

Galantharum kishii (also called Kishii's Snowdrop, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Japan, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galantharum kishii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galantharum kishii has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galantharum kishii is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Galantharum kishii

Galantharum kishii is endemic to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.

Galantharum kishii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galantharum kishii?

Galantharum kishii

What is the common name of Galantharum kishii?

Kishii Galantharum

What is the natural habitat of Galantharum kishii?

Galantharum kishii is native to the mountains of Japan

Species in the Galantharum genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60469477-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.