Chamaelirium chinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinense
ID:
1411789
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Krause) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 162. 2017 [3 May 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424254
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chamaelirium chinense (also called Chinese 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 chinense 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 chinense has white flowers with four petals, each with a yellow-tipped center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chamaelirium chinense is a hardy perennial that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Chamaelirium chinense
Chamaelirium chinense can be found in China.
Chamaelirium chinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaelirium chinense?
Chamaelirium chinense
What is the common name of Chamaelirium chinense?
Chamaelirium
What is the natural habitat of Chamaelirium chinense?
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,
References
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77163547-1: Based on the initial data import