Prosartes hookeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Whipple, Bot. 4(5; 4): 144 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716673
Common Names
- Prosartes Hookeri
- Hooker's Prosartes
- Hooker's Fairy Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prosartes hookeri (also called Hooker's Fairybells, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist forests, wet meadows, and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Prosartes hookeri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prosartes hookeri has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prosartes hookeri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Prosartes hookeri
Prosartes hookeri can be found in the eastern United States and Canada, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.
Prosartes hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prosartes hookeri?
Prosartes hookeri
What is the common name of Prosartes hookeri?
Hooker's Fairybells
What is the natural habitat of Prosartes hookeri?
Prosartes hookeri is found in the moist coniferous forests of western North America
Species in the Prosartes genus
Species in the Liliaceae family
Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-284093: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.