Oxypolis denticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baldwin) Raf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. (Geneva) 1: 218. 1830 [Aug 1830]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042612
Common Names
- Oxypolis denticulata
- Denticulate Water Dropwort
- Water Dropwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxypolis denticulata (also called Denticulate Oxypolis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in North America. It is a tall, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it is found in moist forests and along streams. It is also found in other temperate regions, such as Europe and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Oxypolis denticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of herbal medicine and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxypolis denticulata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxypolis denticulata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Oxypolis denticulata
Oxypolis denticulata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Species in the Oxypolis genus
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-100375374: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
William Baldwin (1779-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baldwin' in the authors string.