Status:
valid
Authors:
(Okuyama) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 162. 2017 [3 May 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424256
Description
Chamaelirium hisauchianum (also called Hisauchi's 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 hisauchianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chamaelirium hisauchianum sub. kurohimense (Ajima & Satomi) N.Tanaka
Chamaelirium hisauchianum sub. minoense (H.Hara) N.Tanaka
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaelirium hisauchianum 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 hisauchianum is a hardy perennial that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop and may take several years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Chamaelirium hisauchianum
Chamaelirium hisauchianum can be found in Japan.
Chamaelirium hisauchianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaelirium hisauchianum?
Chamaelirium hisauchianum
What is the common name of Chamaelirium hisauchianum?
Chamaelirium
What is the natural habitat of Chamaelirium hisauchianum?
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,