Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
385861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 529 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385193



Common Names

  • Virgata Oenanthe
  • Virgata Spurge
  • Virgata Milkweed


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Synonyms

  • Oenanthe stylosa Pers. [unknown]
  • Oenosciadium anomalum Pomel [unknown]
  • Oenanthe anomala Durieu & Coss. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe daucifolia Link ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe anomala Coss. & Durieu [deprecated]

Description

Oenanthe virgata (also called Virgate Water-dropwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a creeping habit with small, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in damp meadows, wet grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Oenanthe virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oenanthe virgata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenanthe virgata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Oenanthe virgata

Oenanthe virgata is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Oenanthe virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenanthe virgata?

Oenanthe virgata

What is the common name of Oenanthe virgata?

Virgate Water Dropwort

What is the habitat of Oenanthe virgata?

Dry grasslands and scrub

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