Status:
valid
Authors:
Simonk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Enum. Fl. Transsilv. : 38 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719931
Common Names
- Medium-lobed Hepatica
- Medium-lobed Liverleaf
- Media Hepatica
Synonyms
- Anemone media (Simonk.) Kárpáti [unknown]
Description
Hepatica media (also called 'Medium-Leaved Hepatica' and 'Medium-Leaved Hepatica', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and has three-lobed, ovate leaves that are mottled with purple and green. It produces a single flower with a long, thin, yellowish-green spathe.
Uses & Benefits
Hepatica media is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hepatica media has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hepatica media is a hardy perennial that grows in zones 3-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Hepatica media
Hepatica media can be found in woodlands and grasslands in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.
Hepatica media FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hepatica media?
Hepatica media
What is the common name of Hepatica media?
Medium-flowered hepatica
Where is Hepatica media found?
Hepatica media is found in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Hepatica genus
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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