Veratrum nigrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
752422
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1044 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751755
Common Names
- Veratrum Nigrum
- Nigrum Veratrum
- Veratrum-Nigrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Veratrum nigrum (also called 'Black False Hellebore' or 'Black 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 nigrum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veratrum nigrum has white flowers with yellow anthers that are arranged in a terminal panicle. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
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Veratrum nigrum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Veratrum nigrum
Veratrum nigrum can be found in Europe, primarily in the Alps.
Veratrum nigrum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Veratrum nigrum?
Veratrum nigrum is found in moist, shady areas in Europe and Asia.
What is the size of Veratrum nigrum?
Veratrum nigrum is a large plant, typically growing to a height of about 1.5 m.
What is the flowering period of Veratrum nigrum?
Veratrum nigrum typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
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-291285: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.