Status:
valid
Authors:
(Y.Feng Huang & R.H.Jiang) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 161. 2017 [3 May 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424257
Description
Chamaelirium shiwandashanense (also called Shiwandashan 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 shiwandashanense 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 shiwandashanense 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 shiwandashanense is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Chamaelirium shiwandashanense
Chamaelirium shiwandashanense can be found in China.
Chamaelirium shiwandashanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaelirium shiwandashanense?
Chamaelirium shiwandashanense
What is the common name of Chamaelirium shiwandashanense?
Chamaelirium
What is the natural habitat of Chamaelirium shiwandashanense?
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
Ri Hong Jiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Jiang' in the authors string.
Yun Feng Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Feng Huang' in the authors string.