Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 73: 111 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654493
Common Names
- Short-Spiked Helonias
- Short-Spiked Bog-Lily
- Short-Spiked False Hellebore
Description
Helonias breviscapa (also called Short-Scaped False Helonias, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, dry savannas and rocky outcrops. The leaves are simple, ovate or elliptic-ovate, and the flowers are yellowish-green.
Uses & Benefits
Helonias breviscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helonias breviscapa is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helonias breviscapa is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil and kept warm and moist until germination. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden. The plant prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be kept in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Helonias breviscapa
Helonias breviscapa is native to the eastern United States.
Helonias breviscapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helonias breviscapa?
Helonias breviscapa
What is the common name of Helonias breviscapa?
Short-stalked Helonias
What is the habitat of Helonias breviscapa?
Grassy slopes and woodlands
Species in the Helonias genus
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,