Anticlea sibirica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
761506
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 191 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760839
Common Names
- Anticlea sibirica
- Sibirica Star-of-Bethlehem
- Sibirica Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anticlea sibirica (also called Siberian Anticlea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem bearing a terminal cluster of white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anticlea sibirica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anticlea sibirica is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round shape and is brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf that is long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anticlea sibirica is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or stem cuttings. It can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Anticlea sibirica
Anticlea sibirica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Anticlea sibirica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anticlea sibirica?
Anticlea sibirica
What is the common name of Anticlea sibirica?
Siberian Bellflower
Where is Anticlea sibirica found?
Eastern Europe, Siberia, and Central Asia
Species in the Anticlea genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:530824-1: Based on the initial data import