Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
anticleoides
ID:
752392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takeda & T.Miyake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 253 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751725



Common Names

  • Veratrum Anticleoides
  • Anticleoides Veratrum
  • Veratrum-Anticleoides


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Description

Veratrum anticleoides (also called 'Anticleoides False Hellebore' or 'Anticleoides Veratrum', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Veratrum anticleoides is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veratrum anticleoides has white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves with parallel veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veratrum anticleoides can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be planted out in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Veratrum anticleoides

Veratrum anticleoides can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Veratrum anticleoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Veratrum anticleoides?

Veratrum anticleoides is found in moist, shady areas in China and Japan.

What is the size of Veratrum anticleoides?

Veratrum anticleoides is a large plant, typically growing to a height of about 1.5 m.

What is the flowering period of Veratrum anticleoides?

Veratrum anticleoides typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

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-291249: Based on the initial data import
Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.
Tsutomu Miyake (1880-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Miyake' in the authors string.