Oenanthe benghalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 1(3): 906. 1867 [Sep 1867]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067740
Common Names
- Oenanthe benghalensis
- Benghal Oenanthe
- Benghal Water-dropwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oenanthe benghalensis (also called Bengal Oenanthe, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are divided into three leaflets, with a toothed margin and a hairy surface. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oenanthe benghalensis is an ornamental plant commonly used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oenanthe benghalensis has small, white flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Oenanthe benghalensis: Oenanthe benghalensis is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the rootstock can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oenanthe benghalensis
Oenanthe benghalensis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Species in the Oenanthe genus
Oenanthe globulosa, Oenanthe peucedanifolia, Oenanthe incrassata, Oenanthe lachenalii, Oenanthe javanica, Oenanthe incrassans, Oenanthe montis-khortiati, Oenanthe millefolia, Oenanthe lisae, Oenanthe prolifera, Oenanthe pringlei, Oenanthe pimpinelloides, Oenanthe silaifolia, Oenanthe virgata, Oenanthe fedtschenkoana, Oenanthe banatica, Oenanthe aquatica, Oenanthe foucaudii, Oenanthe fluviatilis, Oenanthe fistulosa, Oenanthe crocata, Oenanthe cyclocarpa, Oenanthe abchasica, Oenanthe benghalensis, Oenanthe thomsonii, Oenanthe sarmentosa, Oenanthe sophiae, Oenanthe mildbraedii, Oenanthe palustris, Oenanthe procumbens, Oenanthe hookeri, Oenanthe linearis, Oenanthe tricholoba,
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 tro-1700466: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.