Status:
valid
Authors:
Fuss
Source:
cmp
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Verh. Mitth. Siebenbürg. Vereins Naturwiss. Hermannstadt 1: 83 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719948
Common Names
- Transylvanian Hepatica
- Transylvanian Liverleaf
- Transsilvanica Hepatica
Synonyms
- Anemone transylvanica Heuff. [unknown]
- Hepatica multiloba Schur [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica transylvanica (Fuss) Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Hepatica transsilvanica (also called 'Transylvanian Hepatica' and 'Transylvanian 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 transsilvanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hepatica transsilvanica 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 transsilvanica 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 transsilvanica
Hepatica transsilvanica can be found in woodlands and grasslands in Central and Eastern Europe.
Hepatica transsilvanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hepatica transsilvanica?
Hepatica transsilvanica
What is the common name of Hepatica transsilvanica?
Transylvanian hepatica
Where is Hepatica transsilvanica found?
Hepatica transsilvanica is found in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Hepatica genus
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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