Pseudotrillium rivale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivale
ID:
722477
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) S.B.Farmer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 27: 687 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721810
Common Names
- Pseudotrillium Rivale
- False Trillium
- Western Trillium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudotrillium rivale (also called false trillium, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a single, erect stem and a single, white flower. It is native to western North America and is found in moist, shady forests. It has three-lobed leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudotrillium rivale is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudotrillium rivale has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and round with a light brown color. Seedlings have a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudotrillium rivale is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Pseudotrillium rivale
Pseudotrillium rivale is native to North America and can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Pseudotrillium rivale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudotrillium rivale?
Pseudotrillium rivale
What is the common name of Pseudotrillium rivale?
Rival Pseudotrillium
What is the natural habitat of Pseudotrillium rivale?
It is native to North America
Species in the Pseudotrillium 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-284896: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Susan B. Farmer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Farmer' in the authors string.