Oenanthe prolifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 254 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385071
Common Names
- Oenanthe Prolifera
- Prolifera's Oenanthe
- Prolifera Oenanthe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oenanthe prolifera (also called 'Proliferous Water-dropwort', 'Water-dropwort' and 'Water Dropwort', among many other common names) is an annual, herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near water.
Uses & Benefits
Oenanthe prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oenanthe prolifera has small white flowers which are arranged in a dense umbel. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oenanthe prolifera is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Oenanthe prolifera
Oenanthe prolifera can be found in Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region.
Oenanthe prolifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oenanthe prolifera?
Oenanthe prolifera
What is the common name of Oenanthe prolifera?
Proliferous water dropwort
What is the family of Oenanthe prolifera?
Apiaceae
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 kew-2390721: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.