Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
veratrifolia
ID:
952962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 11 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952300



Common Names

  • Veratrifolia Helleborine
  • Veratrifolia Epipactis
  • Veratrifolia Broad-leaved Helleborine


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Description

Epipactis veratrifolia (also called Marsh Helleborine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a thick stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epipactis veratrifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in the production of perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epipactis veratrifolia is a small, white-greenish, star-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipactis veratrifolia is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in semi-shaded areas. It can be cultivated in containers or planted directly in the garden.

Where to Find Epipactis veratrifolia

Epipactis veratrifolia is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Species in the Epipactis genus

Epipactis humilior, Epipactis nicolosii, Epipactis nordeniorum, Epipactis stellifera, Epipactis exilis, Epipactis robatschii, Epipactis alatus, Epipactis rivularis, Epipactis autumnalis, Epipactis ioessa, Epipactis hanseniorum, Epipactis africana, Epipactis albensis, Epipactis atromarginata, Epipactis atrorubens, Epipactis barlae, Epipactis barreana, Epipactis breinerorum, Epipactis bruxellensis, Epipactis bugacensis, Epipactis cardonneae, Epipactis condensata, Epipactis conquensis, Epipactis dunensis, Epipactis fageticola, Epipactis flaminia, Epipactis flava, Epipactis gerbaudiorum, Epipactis gevaudanii, Epipactis gigantea, Epipactis graberi, Epipactis greuteri, Epipactis guegelii, Epipactis helleborine, Epipactis heterogama, Epipactis kleinii, Epipactis leptochila, Epipactis liestalensis, Epipactis lusitanica, Epipactis mairei, Epipactis meridionalis, Epipactis microphylla, Epipactis muelleri, Epipactis ohwii, Epipactis olympica, Epipactis palustris, Epipactis papillosa, Epipactis persica, Epipactis phyllanthes, Epipactis placentina,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-70407: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.