Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1411928

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 163. 2017 [3 May 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424393

Common Names

  • Japanese Chamaelirium
  • Japanese Fairywand
  • Japanese Blazing Star

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Description

Chamaelirium japonicum (also called 'Japanese False Unicorn', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Japan and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaelirium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaelirium japonicum sub. japonicum
Chamaelirium japonicum sub. yakusimense (Masam.) N.Tanaka
Chamaelirium japonicum var. koreanum (F.T.Wang & Tang) N.Tanaka

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaelirium japonicum has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaelirium japonicum is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. The stems should be cut just below a node and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered sparingly until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Chamaelirium japonicum

Chamaelirium japonicum is native to Japan.

Chamaelirium japonicum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Chamaelirium japonicum?

Chamaelirium japonicum is native to India.

What is the optimal temperature for Chamaelirium japonicum?

Chamaelirium japonicum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Chamaelirium japonicum need?

Chamaelirium japonicum prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.