Tofieldia coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
749090
Status:
valid
Authors:
Richardson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Narr. Journey Polar Sea : 736 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748423
Common Names
- Tofieldia Coccinea
- Scarlet Tofieldia
- Scarlet False-asphodel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tofieldia coccinea (also called red-fruited tofieldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the northern hemisphere. It has small, red fruits and is found in moist, shady, wooded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tofieldia coccinea is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tofieldia coccinea sub. sphaerocephala A.P.Khokhr.Tofieldia coccinea var. gracilis (Franch. & Sav.) T.Shimizu
Tofieldia coccinea var. kondoi (Miyabe & Kudô) H.Hara
Tofieldia coccinea var. kiusiana (Okuyama) H.Hara
Tofieldia coccinea var. geibiensis (M.Kikuchi) H.Hara
Tofieldia coccinea sub. coccinea
Tofieldia coccinea var. dibotrya M.N.Tamura & Fuse
Tofieldia coccinea var. akkana (T.Shimizu) T.Shimizu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tofieldia coccinea are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Tofieldia coccinea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Tofieldia coccinea
Tofieldia coccinea is native to the Caucasus and is found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Tofieldia coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tofieldia coccinea?
Tofieldia coccinea
What is the common name of Tofieldia coccinea?
Scarlet Tofieldia
What is the natural habitat of Tofieldia coccinea?
It is native to the northern temperate regions of Europe and Asia
Species in the Tofieldia genus
Species in the Tofieldiaceae family
Harperocallis flava, Harperocallis paniculata, Harperocallis duidae, Harperocallis falcata, Harperocallis longiflora, Harperocallis neblinae, Harperocallis penduliflora, Harperocallis robustior, Harperocallis schomburgkiana, Harperocallis sessiliflora, Harperocallis sipapoensis, Pleea tenuifolia, Tofieldia cernua, Tofieldia yoshiiana, Tofieldia thibetica, Tofieldia coccinea, Tofieldia divergens, Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia nuda, Tofieldia okuboi, Tofieldia pusilla, Tofieldia glabra, Tofieldia himalaica, Tofieldia hybrida, Tofieldia furusei, Triantha racemosa, Triantha occidentalis, Triantha japonica, Triantha glutinosa,
References
John Richardson (1787-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Richardson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:542259-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.