Prenanthes stricta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
14713
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2(7): 21. 1889 [20 Nov 1889]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014042
Common Names
- Stiff Rattlesnake-root
- Tall Rattlesnake-root
- Strict Rattlesnake-root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prenanthes stricta (also called tall rattlesnake-root, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and grows in moist woods, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Prenanthes stricta 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, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prenanthes stricta is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower head, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prenanthes stricta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and takes up to two years to flower. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Prenanthes stricta
Prenanthes stricta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Prenanthes stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prenanthes stricta?
Prenanthes stricta
What is the natural habitat of Prenanthes stricta?
Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides
What are the uses of Prenanthes stricta?
It is used as a medicinal plant and for landscaping
Species in the Prenanthes genus
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-113579: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.