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
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.
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 Tricyrtis genus
Tricyrtis chinensis,
Tricyrtis suzukii,
Tricyrtis setouchiensis,
Tricyrtis puberula,
Tricyrtis perfoliata,
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis,
Tricyrtis affinis,
Tricyrtis nana,
Tricyrtis imeldae,
Tricyrtis maculata,
Tricyrtis macropoda,
Tricyrtis macranthopsis,
Tricyrtis macrantha,
Tricyrtis latifolia,
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa,
Tricyrtis hirta,
Tricyrtis formosana,
Tricyrtis flava,
Tricyrtis dilatata,
Tricyrtis ishiiana,
Tricyrtis xianjuensis,
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,