Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
fargesii
ID:
715560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 12: 190 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714893

Common Names

  • Paris fargesii
  • Fargesii Plant
  • Paris Fargesii

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Description

Paris fargesii (also called 'Farges' Lily', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paris fargesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paris fargesii var. petiolata (Baker ex C.H.Wright) F.T.Wang & Tang
Paris fargesii var. fargesii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paris fargesii is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hallieracantha leptoneura is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Paris fargesii

Paris fargesii is found in China.

Paris fargesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paris fargesii?

Paris fargesii

What are the common names of Paris fargesii?

Common names include Chinese Herb Paris, Chinese Herb Paris Root, and Farges' Herb Paris

What is the natural habitat of Paris fargesii?

Paris fargesii is native to China and Japan

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