Hemerocallis fulva var. fulva
Hemerocallis fulva var. fulva, commonly known as the orange daylily, is a resilient perennial valued for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal importance in traditional practices, where its rhizomes are utilized for their purported anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and restorative healing properties.
- Scientific name: Hemerocallis fulva var. fulva
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling into the family Asphodelaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hemerocallis as the variety Hemerocallis fulva var. fulva.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hemerocallis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Hemerocallis fulva var. fulva, is recognized by several names depending on the linguistic and cultural context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 忘萱草 (Wàngxuāncǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 忘萱草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions in Europe. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be found throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also established in Austria. It is further documented within the borders of Belgium. Finally, its range extends into the central territories of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the orange daylily, utilizes its aerial part for various medicinal and botanical applications. The aerial part encompasses everything growing above the ground, including the long, strap-like green leaves, the sturdy flowering stems, and the vibrant, trumpet-shaped orange blossoms. In traditional practices, these above-ground structures are often the focus of study due to their specific chemical compositions and biological activities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |