Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 199 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751354
Common Names
- Uvularia Puberula
- Puberula Uvularia
- Uvularia
Description
Uvularia puberula (also called Uvularia, among many other common names) is a deciduous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Uvularia puberula is used medicinally to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uvularia puberula has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvularia puberula is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to North America and prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 5-7 cm long. They should be planted in a mix of sand and peat moss and kept moist until they have rooted. The rooted cuttings can then be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Uvularia puberula
Uvularia puberula can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana.
Uvularia puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvularia puberula?
Uvularia puberula
What is the common name of Uvularia puberula?
Downy Bellwort
What are the growth requirements of Uvularia puberula?
Uvularia puberula prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Uvularia genus
Species in the Colchicaceae family
Baeometra uniflora,
Baeometra uniflora,
Burchardia bairdiae,
Burchardia congesta,
Burchardia monantha,
Burchardia multiflora,
Burchardia rosea,
Burchardia umbellata,
Camptorrhiza indica,
Camptorrhiza strumosa,
Colchicum alpinum,
Colchicum antilibanoticum,
Colchicum arenarium,
Colchicum arenasii,
Colchicum asteranthum,
Colchicum atticum,
Colchicum autumnale,
Colchicum balansae,
Colchicum baytopiorum,
Colchicum bivonae,
Colchicum boissieri,
Colchicum bulbocodium,
Colchicum burttii,
Colchicum chalcedonicum,
Colchicum chimonanthum,
Colchicum cilicicum,
Colchicum confusum,
Colchicum corsicum,
Colchicum cretense,
Colchicum crocifolium,
Colchicum cupanii,
Colchicum davisii,
Colchicum decaisnei,
Colchicum doerfleri,
Colchicum dolichantherum,
Colchicum eichleri,
Colchicum euboeum,
Colchicum fasciculare,
Colchicum feinbruniae,
Colchicum filifolium,
Colchicum freynii,
Colchicum gonarei,
Colchicum graecum,
Colchicum haynaldii,
Colchicum heldreichii,
Colchicum hierosolymitanum,
Colchicum hirsutum,
Colchicum hungaricum,
Colchicum imperatoris-friderici,
Colchicum inundatum,