Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
605157

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 256 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604489



Common Names

  • Maculata Cicuta
  • Cicuta Maculata
  • Maculata Water Hemlock


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Synonyms

  • Cicuta maculata curtissii (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Fernald [unknown]
  • Cicuta mexicana J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa maculata J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Cicutaria maculata Lam. [unknown]
  • Cicuta maculata maculata [unknown]

Description

Cicuta maculata (also called 'Spotted Water Hemlock', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a rosette of deeply divided, lacy leaves and a central inflorescence with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cicuta maculata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook.
Cicuta maculata var. bolanderi (S.Watson) G.A.Mulligan
Cicuta maculata var. victorinii (Fernald) B.Boivin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicuta maculata has a white flower with yellow markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicuta maculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring, and division can be done in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Cicuta maculata

Cicuta maculata can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cicuta maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicuta maculata?

Cicuta maculata

What type of plant is Cicuta maculata?

Flowering Plant

Where is Cicuta maculata found?

North America

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References