Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Trop. Agric. 2: 41 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750316
Common Names
- Ohsumiensis Tricyrtis
- Ohsumiensis Toad Lily
- Ohsumiensis Lily
Description
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis (also called 'Ohsumi Toad Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has white flowers and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tricyrtis ohsumiensis are white to pink, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade in well-drained soils.
Where to Find Tricyrtis ohsumiensis
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis is native to Japan. It can be found in the mountains of Honshu and Kyushu.
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis ohsumiensis?
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis
What is the common name of Tricyrtis ohsumiensis?
Ohsumien's toad lily
What is the natural habitat of Tricyrtis ohsumiensis?
Woodlands, bogs, and swamps
Species in the Tricyrtis genus
Tricyrtis chinensis,
Tricyrtis suzukii,
Tricyrtis setouchiensis,
Tricyrtis puberula,
Tricyrtis perfoliata,
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis,
Tricyrtis affinis,
Tricyrtis nana,
Tricyrtis imeldae,
Tricyrtis maculata,
Tricyrtis macropoda,
Tricyrtis macranthopsis,
Tricyrtis macrantha,
Tricyrtis latifolia,
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa,
Tricyrtis hirta,
Tricyrtis formosana,
Tricyrtis flava,
Tricyrtis dilatata,
Tricyrtis ishiiana,
Tricyrtis xianjuensis,
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,