Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
americana
ID:
619210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Iconogn. t. 81.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618542

Common Names

  • Americana Conopholis
  • Americana Squawroot
  • Americana Squaw-root

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Description

Conopholis americana (also called American Cancer-Root, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is a perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 10–30 cm. It is native to temperate regions of the world, including North America. It typically grows in woodlands, in scrubland, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Conopholis americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conopholis americana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together at the end of the branches. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules that turn brown when ripe. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conopholis americana is an evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Conopholis americana

Conopholis americana is found in eastern North America.

Conopholis americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conopholis americana?

Conopholis americana

What is the family of Conopholis americana?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Conopholis americana?

American Conopholis

Species in the Conopholis genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2734707-4: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].