Status:
valid
Authors:
Takeda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 110 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751698
Common Names
- Veratrum Longibracteatum
- Longibracteatum Veratrum
- Veratrum-Longibracteatum
Description
Veratrum longibracteatum (also called long-bracted 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 longibracteatum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veratrum longibracteatum has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veratrum longibracteatum 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 longibracteatum
Veratrum longibracteatum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Veratrum longibracteatum FAQ
What is the common name of Veratrum longibracteatum?
Longibracteatum veratrum
What are the uses of Veratrum longibracteatum?
Veratrum longibracteatum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
What is the natural habitat of Veratrum longibracteatum?
Veratrum longibracteatum 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,