Status:
valid
Authors:
Rottenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Modern Phytomorphol. 9(Suppl.): 28 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347290
Common Names
- Helleborus mucheri
- Mucheri Helleborus
- Mucheri-Leaved Helleborus
Description
Helleborus mucheri (also called 'Mucher's hellebore', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Western Ghats and other mountainous regions of India.
Uses & Benefits
Helleborus mucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helleborus mucheri has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Helleborus mucheri
Helleborus mucheri can be found in Mexico.
Helleborus mucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helleborus mucheri?
Helleborus mucheri
What is the common name of Helleborus mucheri?
Mucher's Hellebore
Where is Helleborus mucheri found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and north to Oregon.
Species in the Helleborus genus
Helleborus bocconei,
Helleborus colchicus,
Helleborus croaticus,
Helleborus cyclophyllus,
Helleborus dumetorum,
Helleborus foetidus,
Helleborus lividus,
Helleborus multifidus,
Helleborus niger,
Helleborus odorus,
Helleborus orientalis,
Helleborus purpurascens,
Helleborus thibetanus,
Helleborus vesicarius,
Helleborus viridis,
Helleborus mucheri,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
Aconitum soyaense,
Aconitum abietetorum,
Aconitum acutiusculum,
Aconitum ajanense,
Aconitum alboflavidum,
Aconitum alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,