Status:
valid
Authors:
Steward
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 29: 53 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719920
Common Names
- Hepatica falconeri
- Falconer's Hepatica
- Falconer's Liverwort
Description
Hepatica falconeri (also called 'Falconer's Hepatica' and 'Falconer's Hepatica', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and has three-lobed, ovate leaves that are mottled with purple and green. It produces a single flower with a long, thin, yellowish-green spathe.
Uses & Benefits
Hepatica falconeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hepatica falconeri has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hepatica falconeri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower. Division of the plant is the best way to propagate it.
Where to Find Hepatica falconeri
Hepatica falconeri is native to Asia and is found in moist, shady areas in the lowlands of the continent.
Species in the Hepatica genus
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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