Veratrum albiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
772578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tolm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Vestn. Leningradsk. Univ. 9(2): 142 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771911
Common Names
- Veratrum albiflorum
- White False Hellebore
- White Veratrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Veratrum albiflorum (also called White False Hellebore, White Veratrum, or White False Hellebore Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Veratrum albiflorum is an ornamental plant that is often used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also a popular choice for hedges and screens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veratrum albiflorum has small white flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters on a single stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Veratrum albiflorum is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Veratrum albiflorum
Veratrum albiflorum can be found in wet areas of temperate regions, including parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Veratrum albiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veratrum albiflorum?
Veratrum albiflorum
What is the common name of Veratrum albiflorum?
White False Hellebore
What is the natural habitat of Veratrum albiflorum?
Mountain meadows in the western United States
Species in the Veratrum genus
Veratrum dahuricum, Veratrum tonussii, Veratrum dolichopetalum, Veratrum fimbriatum, Veratrum grandiflorum, Veratrum californicum, Veratrum insolitum, Veratrum lobelianum, Veratrum longibracteatum, Veratrum maackii, Veratrum album, Veratrum anticleoides, Veratrum virginicum, Veratrum viride, Veratrum viride, Veratrum woodii, Veratrum mengtzeanum, Veratrum micranthum, Veratrum nigrum, Veratrum oblongum, Veratrum oxysepalum, Veratrum versicolor, Veratrum schindleri, Veratrum shanense, Veratrum stamineum, Veratrum taliense, Veratrum parviflorum, Veratrum formosanum, Veratrum albiflorum, Veratrum hybridum, Veratrum maximum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-310557: Based on the initial data import
Alexandr Innokentevich Tolmatchew (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tolm.' in the authors string.