Veratrum fimbriatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
752353
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 391 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751686
Common Names
- Veratrum Fimbriatum
- Fimbriatum Veratrum
- Veratrum-Fimbriatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Veratrum fimbriatum (also called fringed hellebore, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a tall stem and large leaves. It is native to North America and is found in the meadows and forests habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Veratrum fimbriatum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veratrum fimbriatum has white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.
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Veratrum fimbriatum 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 fimbriatum
Veratrum fimbriatum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Veratrum fimbriatum FAQ
What is the common name of Veratrum fimbriatum?
Fimbriatum veratrum
What are the uses of Veratrum fimbriatum?
Veratrum fimbriatum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
What is the natural habitat of Veratrum fimbriatum?
Veratrum fimbriatum is found in dry areas of Brazil, such as the Caatinga and Cerrado regions.
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-291213: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.