Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
carolinensis
ID:
361884

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 24: 48 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361216



Common Names

  • Carolina Lilaeopsis
  • Carolina Lilaeopsis
  • Carolinensis Lilaeopsis


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Synonyms

  • Crantzia carolinensis (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Chodat [unknown]
  • Crantziola carolinensis (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Koso-Pol. [unknown]

Description

Lilaeopsis carolinensis (also called 'Carolina Grasswort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lilaeopsis carolinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilaeopsis carolinensis has small white flowers with three petals, a single style and three stamens. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilaeopsis carolinensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Lilaeopsis carolinensis

Lilaeopsis carolinensis can be found in the United States.

Lilaeopsis carolinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilaeopsis carolinensis?

Lilaeopsis carolinensis

What is the common name of Lilaeopsis carolinensis?

Carolina Watergrass

What is the natural habitat of Lilaeopsis carolinensis?

Wetlands and riparian areas

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-2342295: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.