Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
655437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 73: 108 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654769

Common Names

  • Helonias umbellata
  • Umbellate Helonias
  • Umbellate Swamp Pink

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Synonyms

  • Heloniopsis acutifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis arisanensis Hayata ex Honda [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis taiwaniana S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis umbellata Baker [unknown]
  • Hexonix acutifolia (Hayata) F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Hexonix arisanensis (Hayata ex Honda) F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Hexonix umbellata (Baker) F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Sugerokia umbellata (Baker) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Sugerokia acutifolia (Hayata) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Sugerokia arisanensis (Hayata ex Honda) Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Helonias umbellata (also called 'Umbellate Helonias', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and can grow up to 40 cm in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helonias umbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helonias umbellata is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seeds of Helonias umbellata are small, black, and round. The seedlings of Helonias umbellata are thin and delicate with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helonias umbellata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Helonias umbellata

Helonias umbellata is native to North America and can be found in parts of the continent.

Helonias umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helonias umbellata?

Helonias umbellata

What is the common name of Helonias umbellata?

Umbellate Helonias

What is the natural habitat of Helonias umbellata?

Mountain slopes and grasslands

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,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.