Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
koreanus
ID:
740646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kom.) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 45: 189 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739979

Common Names

  • Korean Streptopus
  • Korean Twistedstalk
  • Strumaria koreanus

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Description

Streptopus koreanus (also called Korean Twisted Stalk, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Korea. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white or pinkish-white flowers. It is found in moist, shady woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Streptopus koreanus is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streptopus koreanus is yellow in colour and has six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptopus koreanus is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.

Where to Find Streptopus koreanus

Streptopus koreanus is native to Korea and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Streptopus koreanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptopus koreanus?

Streptopus koreanus

What type of plant is Streptopus koreanus?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant

What is the natural habitat of Streptopus koreanus?

It is native to Korea and Japan

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-288090: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.