Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpentarius
ID:
120187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Hooker) 1(6): 294. 1833 [late 1833]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119516



Common Names

  • Serpent's Root
  • Nabalus Serpentarius
  • Nabalus Serpentarius


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes crepidinea Elliott [unknown]
  • Prenanthes integrifolia (Cass.) Small [unknown]
  • Prenanthes fraseri D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Harpalyce rubicunda D.Don [unknown]
  • Narbalia latifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes serpentaria serpentaria [unknown]
  • Nabalus trilobatus Cass. [unknown]
  • Nabalus serpentarius serpentarius [unknown]
  • Prenanthes serpentaria Pursh [unknown]
  • Nabalus integrifolius Cass. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes alba Walter [unknown]
  • Nabalus fraseri fraseri [unknown]
  • Prenanthes serpentaria serpentaria [unknown]
  • Nabalus fraseri DC. [unknown]

Description

Nabalus serpentarius (also called Snakeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, thin, bluish-green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Nabalus serpentarius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nabalus serpentarius has small white flowers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nabalus serpentarius is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Nabalus serpentarius

Nabalus serpentarius can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Nabalus serpentarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nabalus serpentarius?

Nabalus serpentarius

What is the natural habitat of Nabalus serpentarius?

It is native to North America.

What are the uses of Nabalus serpentarius?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8081: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.