Perideridia howellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
1068608
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 244 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067946
Common Names
- Perideridia howellii
- Howell's Yampah
- Howell's Carrot
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Perideridia howellii (also called Howell'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 howellii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perideridia howellii 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 of Perideridia howellii: 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 howellii
Perideridia howellii can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Perideridia genus
Perideridia texana, Perideridia americana, Perideridia bacigalupii, Perideridia bolanderi, Perideridia californica, Perideridia erythrorhiza, Perideridia gairdneri, Perideridia howellii, Perideridia kelloggii, Perideridia lemmonii, Perideridia leptocarpa, Perideridia oregana, Perideridia parishii, Perideridia pringlei, Perideridia montana,
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-1700972: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.