Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
629170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Coll. Mém. 5: 42 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628502



Common Names

  • Cryptotaenia canadensis
  • Canadensis Cryptotaenia
  • Cryptotaenia Canadensis


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhis canadensis Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Myrrhis ternata Moench [unknown]
  • Mesodiscus proliferus Raf. [unknown]
  • Mesodiscus simplex Raf. [unknown]
  • Sium canadense Lam. [unknown]
  • Sison canadense L. [unknown]
  • Scandix ternata Moench [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum canadense Crantz [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum canadense Pers. [unknown]
  • Cicuta perennans Walter [unknown]
  • Cyrtospermum trifoliatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Deeringia canadensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cryptotaenia canadensis (also called Honewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is found in North America and is an annual herb with white flowers. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptotaenia canadensis is used as a food seasoning and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptotaenia canadensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptotaenia canadensis is a small, herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Cryptotaenia canadensis

Cryptotaenia canadensis is native to North America. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the continent.

Cryptotaenia canadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptotaenia canadensis?

Cryptotaenia canadensis

What type of plant is Cryptotaenia canadensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cryptotaenia canadensis native to?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746570: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.