Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
micranthum
ID:
752420

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 6(Reimpr.): 215 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751753

Common Names

  • Veratrum Micranthum
  • Micranthum Veratrum
  • Veratrum-Micranthum

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Description

Veratrum micranthum (also called 'Small-Flowered False Hellebore' or 'Small-Flowered 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 micranthum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veratrum micranthum 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 micranthum 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 micranthum

Veratrum micranthum can be found in China.

Veratrum micranthum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Veratrum micranthum?

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

What is the size of Veratrum micranthum?

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

What is the flowering period of Veratrum micranthum?

Veratrum micranthum 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-291283: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.