Status:
valid
Authors:
Schreb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Lips. : 39 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719933
Common Names
- Noble Hepatica
- Noble Liverleaf
- Nobilis Hepatica
Synonyms
- Anemone angulosa Lam. [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica L. [unknown]
- Anemone praecox Salisb. [unknown]
- Anemone triloba Stokes [unknown]
- Hepatica anemonoides Vest [unknown]
- Hepatica angulosa DC. [unknown]
- Hepatica hepatica H.Karst. [unknown]
- Hepatica triloba Chaix [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica acutiuscula Pritz. [unknown]
Description
Hepatica nobilis (also called 'Noble Hepatica' and 'Noble 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 nobilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hepatica nobilis 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 nobilis is a hardy perennial that grows in zones 3-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Hepatica nobilis
Hepatica nobilis can be found in woodlands and grasslands in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.
Hepatica nobilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hepatica nobilis?
Hepatica nobilis
What is the common name of Hepatica nobilis?
Noble hepatica
Where is Hepatica nobilis found?
Hepatica nobilis is found in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Hepatica genus
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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