Tricyrtis nana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yatabe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 7: 39 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750407
Common Names
- Tricyrtis nana
- Tricyrtis formosana
- Tricyrtis hirta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tricyrtis nana (also called Dwarf Toad Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has white flowers with purple spots and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in temperate and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Tricyrtis nana is a species of herb native to Japan. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tricyrtis nana has small white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tricyrtis nana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soils with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Tricyrtis nana
Tricyrtis nana is native to Japan. It can be found in the mountains of Honshu and Kyushu.
Tricyrtis nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricyrtis nana?
Tricyrtis nana
What is the common name of Tricyrtis nana?
Toad lily
What type of climate does Tricyrtis nana prefer?
Humid, temperate climate
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-290566: Based on the initial data import
Ryōkichi Yatabe (1851-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yatabe' in the authors string.