Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silaifolia
ID:
385771

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 232 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385103



Common Names

  • Oenanthe Silaifolia
  • Silaifolia's Oenanthe
  • Silaifolia Oenanthe


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Synonyms

  • Karsthia carniolica Raf. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe karsthia Hacq. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe biebersteinii hungarica Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe heterococca Korovin [unknown]
  • Oenanthe biebersteinii grandisecta Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe biebersteinii montana Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe microsperma Guss. ex Bertol. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe media Griseb. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe silaifolia media (Griseb.) Bertová [unknown]
  • Oenanthe biebersteinii brevisecta Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe chalcidica E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe caucasica E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe biebersteinii E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe glauca DC. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe biebersteinii divaricata Simon [unknown]
  • Phellandrium lobelii Bubani [unknown]
  • Oenanthe biebersteinii lanceolata Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe media heterophylla Grecescu [unknown]
  • Oenanthe brevisecta E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe divaricata E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe hungarica E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe montana E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe grandisecta E.Simon [unknown]
  • Oenanthe peucedanifolia silaifolia (M.Bieb.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Oenanthe media crassipes Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Oenanthe media incrassata Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Oenanthe media boissieri Rouy [unknown]
  • Oenanthe silaifolia media (Griseb.) Beck [unknown]
  • Oenanthe longifoliolata Schischk. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe silaifolia hungarica (E.Simon) Bertová [unknown]
  • Oenanthe silaifolia montana (E.Simon) Bertová [unknown]
  • Oenanthe silaifolia hungarica (E.Simon) Nikolic [unknown]

Description

Oenanthe silaifolia (also called 'Silaifolia 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 silaifolia 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 silaifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenanthe silaifolia 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 silaifolia

Oenanthe silaifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Algeria, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, and Turkey.

Oenanthe silaifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenanthe silaifolia?

Oenanthe silaifolia

What is the common name of Oenanthe silaifolia?

Silaifolia water dropwort

What is the family of Oenanthe silaifolia?

Apiaceae

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,