Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
386082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 530 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385414



Common Names

  • Aquatica Oenanthe
  • Oenanthe Orchid
  • Aquatica Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum phellandrium Crantz [unknown]
  • Oenanthe phellandrium Lam. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe gigantea Zumagl. [unknown]
  • Phellandrium montanum S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Phellandrium aquaticum L. [unknown]
  • Selinum phellandrium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Oenanthe aquatica batrachiifolia A.A.Bobrov [unknown]

Description

Oenanthe aquatica (also called water oenanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Central Europe and South-Eastern Europe. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oenanthe aquatica is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oenanthe aquatica has white flowers with a yellow lip and a white column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenanthe aquatica can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are actively growing.

Where to Find Oenanthe aquatica

Oenanthe aquatica is native to Europe and Asia.

Oenanthe aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenanthe aquatica?

Oenanthe aquatica

What is the common name of Oenanthe aquatica?

Aquatica

What is the natural habitat of Oenanthe aquatica?

Tropical rainforest

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-2391299: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.