Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
dahuricum
ID:
752077

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 68: 134 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751410

Common Names

  • Veratrum Dahuricum
  • Dahuricum Veratrum
  • Veratrum

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Description

Veratrum dahuricum (also called Dahurian Veratrum, Dahurian Veratrum, and Dahurian Veratrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a single stem with three leaves and a single white flower with three petals. It grows in deciduous forests, woodlands, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Veratrum dahuricum is used medicinally to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veratrum dahuricum has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veratrum dahuricum is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to Asia and prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 5-7 cm long. They should be planted in a mix of sand and peat moss and kept moist until they have rooted. The rooted cuttings can then be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Veratrum dahuricum

Veratrum dahuricum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Veratrum dahuricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veratrum dahuricum?

Veratrum dahuricum

What is the common name of Veratrum dahuricum?

Dahurian False Hellebore

What are the growth requirements of Veratrum dahuricum?

Veratrum dahuricum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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-290958: Based on the initial data import
Otto Loesener: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Loes.' in the authors string.