Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 42: 317 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715224
Common Names
- Kaoi Peliosanthes
- Kaoi Snake Lily
- Snake Lily
Description
Peliosanthes kaoi (also called Kaoi Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in heathland and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Peliosanthes kaoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peliosanthes kaoi has white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peliosanthes kaoi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Peliosanthes kaoi
Peliosanthes kaoi is native to Taiwan. It can be found in moist areas such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Peliosanthes kaoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes kaoi?
Peliosanthes kaoi
What is the common name of Peliosanthes kaoi?
Kao's lily
What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes kaoi?
It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along streambanks.
Species in the Peliosanthes genus
Peliosanthes macrophylla,
Peliosanthes macrostegia,
Peliosanthes violacea,
Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides,
Peliosanthes curnberlegii,
Peliosanthes kaoi,
Peliosanthes yunnanensis,
Peliosanthes sinica,
Peliosanthes griffithii,
Peliosanthes teta,
Peliosanthes dehongensis,
Peliosanthes sessilis,
Peliosanthes gracilipes,
Peliosanthes subcoronata,
Peliosanthes pachystachya,
Peliosanthes divaricatanthera,
Peliosanthes weberi,
Peliosanthes caesia,
Peliosanthes reflexa,
Peliosanthes irinae,
Peliosanthes argenteostriata,
Peliosanthes nivea,
Peliosanthes nutans,
Peliosanthes retroflexa,
Peliosanthes minutiflora,
Peliosanthes brevicoronata,
Peliosanthes cambodiana,
Peliosanthes triandra,
Peliosanthes micrantha,
Peliosanthes densiflora,
Peliosanthes hexagona,
Peliosanthes aperta,
Peliosanthes elegans,
Peliosanthes kenhillii,
Peliosanthes separata,
Peliosanthes inaperta,
Peliosanthes kenhilloides,
Peliosanthes splendens,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,