Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
dahurica
ID:
519743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 5: 175 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519075



Common Names

  • Actaea dahurica
  • Dahurian Baneberry
  • Dahurian Doll's-eyes


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Synonyms

  • Actaea pterosperma Turcz. ex Fisch. & Mey [unknown]
  • Actinospora dahurica Turcz. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Actinospora pterosperma Walp. [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga dahurica Huth [unknown]
  • Actaea dahurica Turcz. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [deprecated]

Description

Actaea dahurica (also called Dahurian Actaea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, open habitats, such as wetlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Actaea dahurica is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actaea dahurica is white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black nut. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actaea dahurica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Actaea dahurica

Actaea dahurica is native to Asia and can be found in moist forests and scrublands.

Actaea dahurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actaea dahurica?

Actaea dahurica

What is the family of Actaea dahurica?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Actaea dahurica found?

Japan, Korea, China

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620530: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.