Helonias bullata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
655172
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 342 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654504
Common Names
- Bullate Helonias
- Bullate Bog-Lily
- Bullate False Hellebore
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helonias bullata (also called Bullate False Helonias, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, dry savannas and rocky outcrops. The leaves are simple, ovate or elliptic-ovate, and the flowers are yellowish-green.
Uses & Benefits
Helonias bullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helonias bullata is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helonias bullata 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 bullata
Helonias bullata is native to the eastern United States.
Helonias bullata FAQ
What are the common names of Helonias bullata?
It is commonly known as Bog False-hellebore or Swamp Pink.
What is the natural habitat of Helonias bullata?
It is native to wet meadows, bogs, and streambanks in the eastern United States.
What is the flower color of Helonias bullata?
The flowers of Helonias bullata are pink or white.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-277575: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.