Erythronium japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
767606
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) , sér. 4, 3: 284 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766939
Common Names
- Erythronium japonicum
- Japanese Trout Lily
- White Fawn Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythronium japonicum (also called Japanese Trout Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to Japan, and it typically grows in moist, shady woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erythronium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythronium japonicum has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythronium japonicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Erythronium japonicum
Erythronium japonicum is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Erythronium japonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythronium japonicum?
Erythronium japonicum
What is the common name of Erythronium japonicum?
Japanese Fawn Lily
What is the natural habitat of Erythronium japonicum?
Woodlands, meadows, and grassy slopes
Species in the Erythronium genus
Erythronium albidum, Erythronium americanum, Erythronium californicum, Erythronium caucasicum, Erythronium citrinum, Erythronium dens-canis, Erythronium elegans, Erythronium grandiflorum, Erythronium helenae, Erythronium hendersonii, Erythronium howellii, Erythronium idahoense, Erythronium japonicum, Erythronium klamathense, Erythronium mesochoreum, Erythronium montanum, Erythronium multiscapideum, Erythronium oregonum, Erythronium pluriflorum, Erythronium propullans, Erythronium purpurascens, Erythronium pusaterii, Erythronium quinaultense, Erythronium revolutum, Erythronium rostratum, Erythronium sibiricum, Erythronium taylorii, Erythronium tuolumnense, Erythronium umbilicatum, Erythronium shastense, Erythronium sajanense, Erythronium sulevii, Erythronium krylovii,
Species in the Liliaceae family
Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305780: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.