Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aver. & N.Tanaka) N.Tanaka & Aver.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 161. 2017 [3 May 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424258
Description
Chamaelirium actinomorphum (also called Actinomorphic Chamaelirium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to China. It has long, thin leaves and produces white and yellow flowers. It can be found in moist, shady areas and is often found in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaelirium actinomorphum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaelirium actinomorphum has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaelirium actinomorphum is an evergreen, perennial, succulent climber that is native to China. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Chamaelirium actinomorphum
Chamaelirium actinomorphum can be found in China.
Chamaelirium actinomorphum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaelirium actinomorphum?
Chamaelirium actinomorphum
What is the common name of Chamaelirium actinomorphum?
Chamaelirium
What is the natural habitat of Chamaelirium actinomorphum?
Temperate forests
Species in the Chamaelirium genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum,
Anticlea elegans,
Anticlea sibirica,
Anticlea virescens,
Anticlea volcanica,
Chamaelirium luteum,
Chamaelirium chinense,
Chamaelirium cordifolium,
Chamaelirium hisauchianum,
Chamaelirium shiwandashanense,
Chamaelirium actinomorphum,
Chamaelirium nanlingense,
Chamaelirium koidzumianum,
Chamaelirium japonicum,
Helonias alpina,
Helonias breviscapa,
Helonias bullata,
Helonias kawanoi,
Helonias leucantha,
Helonias orientalis,
Helonias thibetica,
Helonias umbellata,
Helonias yunnanensis,
Helonias jinpingensis,
Paris japonica,
Paris delavayi,
Paris incompleta,
Paris bashanensis,
Paris fargesii,
Paris dunniana,
Paris tetraphylla,
Paris thibetica,
Paris vaniotii,
Paris verticillata,
Paris mairei,
Paris marmorata,
Paris quadrifolia,
Paris polyphylla,
Paris undulatis,
Paris birmanica,
Paris rugosa,
Paris daliensis,
Paris dulongensis,
Paris cronquistii,
Paris forrestii,
Paris vietnamensis,
Paris luquanensis,
Paris polyandra,
Paris axialis,
Paris caobangensis,