Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
woodii
ID:
752406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robbins ex Alph.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Class-book Bot. , ed. 2: 557 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751739



Common Names

  • Veratrum Woodii
  • Woodii Veratrum
  • Veratrum-Woodii


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veratrum woodii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Veratrum woodii 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 woodii

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

Veratrum woodii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Veratrum woodii?

Veratrum woodii is found in moist, shady areas in North America.

What is the size of Veratrum woodii?

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

What is the flowering period of Veratrum woodii?

Veratrum woodii 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

Alphonso Wood (1810-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alph.Wood' in the authors string.
Charles Albert Sumner Robbins (1874-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317081-2: Based on the initial data import