Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
724597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Utech, Shinwari & Kawano

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Taxon 43: 364. 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723930

Common Names

  • Smithii False Lily of the Valley
  • Smithii Prosartes
  • Smithii False Solomon's Seal

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Description

Prosartes smithii (also called Smith's fairybells, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in temperate regions of North America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the region and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Prosartes smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prosartes smithii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosartes smithii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Prosartes smithii

Prosartes smithii is native to North America.

Prosartes smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosartes smithii?

Prosartes smithii

What is the common name of Prosartes smithii?

Smith's Fairybells

What is the natural habitat of Prosartes smithii?

Mountain forests

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285184: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Shoichi Kawano (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kawano' in the authors string.
Zabta Khan Shinwari (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinwari' in the authors string.
Fredrick H. Utech (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utech' in the authors string.