Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Loes.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 68: 135 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751688
Common Names
- Veratrum Grandiflorum
- Grandiflorum Veratrum
- Veratrum-Grandiflorum
Description
Veratrum grandiflorum (also called large-flowered hellebore, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a tall stem and large leaves. It is native to North America and is found in the meadows and forests habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Veratrum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Veratrum grandiflorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veratrum grandiflorum can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be planted out in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Veratrum grandiflorum
Veratrum grandiflorum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Veratrum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the common name of Veratrum grandiflorum?
Grandiflorum veratrum
What are the uses of Veratrum grandiflorum?
Veratrum grandiflorum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
What is the natural habitat of Veratrum grandiflorum?
Veratrum grandiflorum is found in dry areas of Brazil, such as the Caatinga and Cerrado regions.
Species in the Veratrum genus
Veratrum dahuricum,
Veratrum tonussii,
Veratrum dolichopetalum,
Veratrum fimbriatum,
Veratrum grandiflorum,
Veratrum californicum,
Veratrum insolitum,
Veratrum lobelianum,
Veratrum longibracteatum,
Veratrum maackii,
Veratrum album,
Veratrum anticleoides,
Veratrum virginicum,
Veratrum viride,
Veratrum viride,
Veratrum woodii,
Veratrum mengtzeanum,
Veratrum micranthum,
Veratrum nigrum,
Veratrum oblongum,
Veratrum oxysepalum,
Veratrum versicolor,
Veratrum schindleri,
Veratrum shanense,
Veratrum stamineum,
Veratrum taliense,
Veratrum parviflorum,
Veratrum formosanum,
Veratrum albiflorum,
Veratrum hybridum,
Veratrum maximum,
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
Otto Loesener: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Loes.' in the authors string.