Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gairdneri
ID:
1068607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Mathias

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 244 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067945



Common Names

  • Perideridia gairdneri
  • Gairdner's Yampah
  • Gairdner's Carrot


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Description

Perideridia gairdneri (also called Gairdner's Yampah, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America and is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Perideridia gairdneri is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Perideridia gairdneri sub. borealis T.I.Chuang & Constance

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perideridia gairdneri has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Perideridia gairdneri: This plant is best grown in a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the root clump.

Where to Find Perideridia gairdneri

Perideridia gairdneri can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.

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-1700970: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.