Details of Genus: Uvularia L. (1753)
ID: 450
Genus ja:
Genus en: Merry bells
# spp.: 5 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Colchicaceae
Family ja: イヌサフラン
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 17 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Central & E. Canada to U.S.A.
Description en: Genus of 5 species of rhizomatous perennials from woodland in E. North America. They have erect, simple or branched stems, the upper parts bearing alternate, stalkless or perfoliate, ovate to lance-shaped, hairless or downy leaves. Pendent, tubular-bell-shaped, 6-tepalled yellow flowers are produced on long, slender stalks, and are usually solitary (occasionally in pairs) and terminal. Excellent for a peat bed, shady border, or woodland garden.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide in early spring.
Pests en: Very susceptible to slugs and snails, especially in spring.
Description ja:
Comment: E. N.America
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Type species:
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-17 12:16 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Colchicaceae | イヌサフラン科 | 5 | Show |