Actaea elata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
519747
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prantl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 9: 246 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519079
Common Names
- Actaea elata
- Tall Baneberry
- Tall Doll's-eyes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Actaea elata alpestris (H.W.Lee & C.W.Park) Cubey [unknown]
- Cimicifuga elata Nutt. [unknown]
- Cimicifuga elata alpestris H.W.Lee & C.W.Park [unknown]
- Cimicifuga foetida Pursh [unknown]
- Thalictrodes elata Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Actaea elata (also called Elate 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 elata 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 elata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actaea elata 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 elata
Actaea elata is native to Europe and can be found in moist forests and scrublands.
Actaea elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea elata?
Actaea elata
What is the family of Actaea elata?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Actaea elata found?
Japan, Korea, China
Species in the Actaea genus
Actaea austrokoreana, Actaea arizonica, Actaea asiatica, Actaea bifida, Actaea biternata, Actaea brachycarpa, Actaea cimicifuga, Actaea cordifolia, Actaea dahurica, Actaea elata, Actaea europaea, Actaea frigida, Actaea heracleifolia, Actaea japonica, Actaea kashmiriana, Actaea laciniata, Actaea ludovicii, Actaea matsumurae, Actaea pachypoda, Actaea podocarpa, Actaea purpurea, Actaea racemosa, Actaea rubra, Actaea simplex, Actaea spicata, Actaea taiwanensis, Actaea vaginata, Actaea yunnanensis, Actaea rubifolia, Actaea nanchuanensis, Actaea lancifoliolata,
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-2620534: Based on the initial data import
Karl Anton Eugen Prantl (1849-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prantl' in the authors string.