Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perfoliata
ID:
750956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Masam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 25: 16 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750289

Common Names

  • Tricyrtis Perfoliata
  • Toad Lily
  • Japanese Toad Lily

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Description

Tricyrtis perfoliata (also called Perfoliate Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is found in the temperate forests of Japan. It is a herbaceous perennial, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tricyrtis perfoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricyrtis perfoliata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricyrtis perfoliata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Tricyrtis perfoliata

Tricyrtis perfoliata is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Tricyrtis perfoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis perfoliata?

Tricyrtis perfoliata

What is the common name of Tricyrtis perfoliata?

Perfoliate Toad Lily

What is the natural habitat of Tricyrtis perfoliata?

Woodlands and forest margins in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan

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,

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