Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ohwi) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 164. 2017 [3 May 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424392
Common Names
- Koidzumianum Chamaelirium
- Koidzumianum Fairywand
- Koidzumianum Blazing Star
Description
Chamaelirium koidzumianum (also called 'Koidzumi 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 koidzumianum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chamaelirium koidzumianum var. koidzumianum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaelirium koidzumianum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaelirium koidzumianum 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 koidzumianum
Chamaelirium koidzumianum is native to Japan.
Chamaelirium koidzumianum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Chamaelirium koidzumianum?
Chamaelirium koidzumianum is native to India.
What is the optimal temperature for Chamaelirium koidzumianum?
Chamaelirium koidzumianum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Chamaelirium koidzumianum need?
Chamaelirium koidzumianum prefers bright, indirect light.
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,