Prosartes maculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 47: 201 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716691
Common Names
- Prosartes Maculata
- Spotted Prosartes
- Spotted Fairy Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prosartes maculata (also called Spotted Fairybells, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist forests, wet meadows, and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Prosartes maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prosartes maculata has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prosartes maculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Prosartes maculata
Prosartes maculata can be found in the eastern United States and Canada, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.
Prosartes maculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prosartes maculata?
Prosartes maculata
What is the common name of Prosartes maculata?
Spotted Fairybells
What is the natural habitat of Prosartes maculata?
Prosartes maculata is found in the moist coniferous forests of western North America
Species in the Prosartes genus
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-284099: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.