Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epipactis
ID:
434037

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.H.L.Krause

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. Abbild. , ed. 2, 12: 17 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433369



Common Names

  • Sanicula epipactis
  • Epipactis Sanicula
  • Marsh Sanicula


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Synonyms

  • Astrantia epipactis Scop. [unknown]
  • Dondia epipactis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Dondisia epipactis Rchb. [unknown]
  • Hacquetia epipactis DC. [unknown]

Description

Sanicula epipactis (also called Epipactis Sanicle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual herb with divided leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sanicula epipactis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sanicula epipactis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sanicula epipactis is a low-maintenance, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Sanicula epipactis

Sanicula epipactis is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Sanicula epipactis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sanicula epipactis?

Sanicula epipactis

What is the common name of Sanicula epipactis?

Epipactis Sanicle

Where does Sanicula epipactis grow?

Sanicula epipactis is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Sanicula genus

Sanicula deserticola, Sanicula elata, Sanicula epipactis, Sanicula crassicaulis, Sanicula azorica, Sanicula kaiensis, Sanicula liberta, Sanicula mariversa, Sanicula graveolens, Sanicula europaea, Sanicula uralensis, Sanicula hoffmannii, Sanicula marilandica, Sanicula rubriflora, Sanicula arctopoides, Sanicula arguta, Sanicula bipinnata, Sanicula bipinnatifida, Sanicula canadensis, Sanicula kauaiensis, Sanicula laciniata, Sanicula maritima, Sanicula peckiana, Sanicula purpurea, Sanicula sandwicensis, Sanicula saxatilis, Sanicula smallii, Sanicula tracyi, Sanicula trifoliata, Sanicula tuberosa, Sanicula chinensis, Sanicula odorata, Sanicula tienmusis, Sanicula rugulosa, Sanicula astrantiifolia, Sanicula tuberculata, Sanicula hacquetioides, Sanicula tienmuensis, Sanicula serrata, Sanicula elongata, Sanicula coerulescens, Sanicula petagnioides, Sanicula lamelligera, Sanicula orthacantha, Sanicula giraldii, Sanicula pengshuiensis, Sanicula oviformis,

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,