Tricyrtis macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 32: 625 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750468
Common Names
- Tricyrtis macrantha
- Tricyrtis formosana
- Tricyrtis hirta
Searching for Tricyrtis macrantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tricyrtis macrantha (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 pink flowers with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodland edges and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tricyrtis macrantha 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.
Searching for Tricyrtis macrantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis macrantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Tricyrtis macrantha
Tricyrtis macrantha can be found in the eastern Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea.
Tricyrtis macrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis macrantha?
Tricyrtis macrantha
What is the common name of Tricyrtis macrantha?
Large-flowered Toad Lily
What is the family of Tricyrtis macrantha?
Liliaceae
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290582: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.