Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.T.Wang & Tang) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 73: 106 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654416
Common Names
- Alpine Helonias
- Alpine Bog-Lily
- Alpine False Hellebore
Description
Helonias alpina (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal bush, forest margins, and riverine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Helonias alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helonias alpina has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helonias alpina is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil and kept warm and moist until germination. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden. The plant prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be kept in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Helonias alpina
Helonias alpina is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Helonias alpina FAQ
What type of soil is best for Helonias alpina?
Helonias alpina prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
How much light does Helonias alpina need?
Helonias alpina prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Helonias alpina be watered?
Helonias alpina should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
Species in the Helonias 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,