Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternata
ID:
385263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. N. Amer. Pl. : 5 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384595



Common Names

  • Oxypolis ternata
  • Ternate Cowbane
  • Ternate Waterdropwort


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Synonyms

  • Neurophyllum longifolium Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Peucedanum ternatum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tiedemannia ternata J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Sison marginatum Michx. [unknown]
  • Sium marginatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Sataria linearis Raf. [unknown]
  • Archemora rigidior ambigua (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Archemora ternata (Nutt.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Sataria linearis longipes Raf. [unknown]

Description

Oxypolis ternata (also called Ternate Oxypolis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in wet and marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypolis ternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypolis ternata has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypolis ternata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in the spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during dry periods.

Where to Find Oxypolis ternata

Oxypolis ternata can be found in North America.

Oxypolis ternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypolis ternata?

Oxypolis ternata

What is the family of Oxypolis ternata?

Apiaceae

What is the common name of Oxypolis ternata?

Ternate Cowbane

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-2389831: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.