Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
maackii
ID:
752367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(4): 154 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751700

Common Names

  • Veratrum Maackii
  • Maackii Veratrum
  • Veratrum-Maackii

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Description

Veratrum maackii (also called Maack's 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 maackii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veratrum maackii var. japonicum (Baker) T.Shimizu
Veratrum maackii var. parviflorum (Maxim. ex Miq.) H.Hara
Veratrum maackii var. maackii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veratrum maackii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veratrum maackii 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 maackii

Veratrum maackii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Veratrum maackii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Veratrum maackii?

Veratrum maackii is found in moist, shady areas in China and Japan.

What is the size of Veratrum maackii?

Veratrum maackii is a large plant, typically growing to a height of about 1.5 m.

What is the flowering period of Veratrum maackii?

Veratrum maackii typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

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