Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Wu, Y.Tong & Q.R.Liu) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 161. 2017 [3 May 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424259
Description
Chamaelirium nanlingense (also called Nanling 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 nanlingense 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 nanlingense 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 nanlingense 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 nanlingense
Chamaelirium nanlingense can be found in China.
Chamaelirium nanlingense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaelirium nanlingense?
Chamaelirium nanlingense
What is the common name of Chamaelirium nanlingense?
Chamaelirium
What is the natural habitat of Chamaelirium nanlingense?
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
Lei Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Wu' in the authors string.
Yi Tong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Tong' in the authors string.