Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
751230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 11: 434 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750563

Common Names

  • Yellow Tricyrtis
  • Tricyrtis Flava
  • Yellow Toad Lily

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Description

Tricyrtis flava (also called Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It has large, lance-shaped leaves and produces white or yellow flowers with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodland edges and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Tricyrtis flava is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricyrtis flava is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricyrtis flava is a herbaceous perennial that is native to Japan and China. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Tricyrtis flava

Tricyrtis flava can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Japan and Korea.

Tricyrtis flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis flava?

Tricyrtis flava

What is the common name of Tricyrtis flava?

Yellow Toad Lily

What is the natural habitat of Tricyrtis flava?

Woodlands and forests

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

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