Anticlea volcanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volcanica
ID:
761509
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 482 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760842
Common Names
- Anticlea volcanica
- Volcanica Star-of-Bethlehem
- Volcanica Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anticlea volcanica (also called Volcano Anticlea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem bearing a terminal cluster of white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anticlea volcanica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anticlea volcanica is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round shape and is brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf that is long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anticlea volcanica is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or stem cuttings. It can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Anticlea volcanica
Anticlea volcanica is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Anticlea volcanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anticlea volcanica?
Anticlea volcanica
What is the common name of Anticlea volcanica?
Volcanic Bellflower
Where is Anticlea volcanica found?
Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Anticlea genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:530827-1: Based on the initial data import