Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
mengtzeanum
ID:
752419

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 68: 145 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751752

Common Names

  • Veratrum Mengtzeanum
  • Mengtzeanum Veratrum
  • Veratrum-Mengtzeanum

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Description

Veratrum mengtzeanum (also called 'Mengtzean False Hellebore' or 'Mengtzean Veratrum', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Veratrum mengtzeanum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veratrum mengtzeanum sub. phuwae Trias-Blasi
Veratrum mengtzeanum sub. mengtzeanum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veratrum mengtzeanum has white flowers with yellow anthers that are arranged in a terminal panicle. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veratrum mengtzeanum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Veratrum mengtzeanum

Veratrum mengtzeanum can be found in China.

Veratrum mengtzeanum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Veratrum mengtzeanum?

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

What is the size of Veratrum mengtzeanum?

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

What is the flowering period of Veratrum mengtzeanum?

Veratrum mengtzeanum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291282: Based on the initial data import
Otto Loesener: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Loes.' in the authors string.