Oxypolis tricuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elliott) Raf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. (Geneva) 1: 218. 1830 [Aug 1830]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042637
Common Names
- Oxypolis tricuspidata
- Tricuspidata Oxypolis
- Three-cusped Oxypolis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxypolis tricuspidata (also called Cowbane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a slender stem with alternate, trifoliate leaves. Its white flowers are arranged in a terminal raceme. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Oxypolis tricuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxypolis tricuspidata 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 tricuspidata is an evergreen perennial native to North America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun if given sufficient water.
Where to Find Oxypolis tricuspidata
Oxypolis tricuspidata 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-100375428: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.