Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.H.Pan & X.H.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Pl. Resourc. Environ. 5(2): 48 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242291
Common Names
- Huadongense Ostericum
- Ostericum Huadongense
- Huadong Ostericum
Description
Ostericum huadongense (also called Huadong False-hellebore, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to China, and is typically found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ostericum huadongense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ostericum huadongense are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ostericum huadongense is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Ostericum huadongense
Ostericum huadongense is native to China and can be found in the Huadong region.
Ostericum huadongense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ostericum huadongense?
Ostericum huadongense
What is the common name of Ostericum huadongense?
Huadong ostericum
What is the habitat of Ostericum huadongense?
Ostericum huadongense is found in open woods, grassy meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Ostericum genus
Ostericum tenuifolium,
Ostericum palustre,
Ostericum florenti,
Ostericum sieboldii,
Ostericum maximowiczii,
Ostericum citriodorum,
Ostericum scaberulum,
Ostericum grossiserratum,
Ostericum huadongense,
Ostericum longipedicellatum,
Ostericum atropurpureum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,