Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
tosaensis
ID:
740749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 19: 140 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740082

Common Names

  • Tosa Sciaphila
  • Sciaphila tosaensis
  • Tosaensis Sciaphila

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Synonyms

  • Parexuris tosaensis (Makino) Nakai & Maekawa [unknown]
  • Seychellaria tosaensis T.Itô [unknown]
  • Sciaphila boninensis Tuyama [unknown]

Description

Sciaphila tosaensis (also called Tosa Umbrella-lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It has white flowers and narrow, strap-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila tosaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower that blooms in the summer and is a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sciaphila tosaensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila tosaensis is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets. It is a short-lived plant and will need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Sciaphila tosaensis

Sciaphila tosaensis is native to Japan and can be found in the Kochi Prefecture.

Sciaphila tosaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila tosaensis?

Sciaphila tosaensis

What is the common name of Sciaphila tosaensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila tosaensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Sciaphila genus

Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis, Sciaphila barbata, Sciaphila thomassetii,

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

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