Veratrum tonussii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonussii
ID:
752263
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poldini
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Stud. Geobot. 21: 9 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751596
Common Names
- Veratrum tonussii
- Tonussii Veratrum
- Tonussii Veratrum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Veratrum tonussii (also called Tonussi's Veratrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has an erect stem, with linear leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern and are covered with short hairs. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky outcrops, and in open areas, such as savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Veratrum tonussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to stabilize sand dunes and has potential for use in the reclamation of degraded areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veratrum tonussii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Veratrum tonussii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Veratrum tonussii
Veratrum tonussii is native to Brazil.
Veratrum tonussii FAQ
What is the common name of Veratrum tonussii?
Tonussii veratrum
What are the uses of Veratrum tonussii?
Veratrum tonussii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
What is the natural habitat of Veratrum tonussii?
Veratrum tonussii 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-291128: Based on the initial data import
Livio Poldini (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poldini' in the authors string.