Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
519786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 561 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519118



Common Names

  • Red Baneberry
  • Red Actaea
  • Red Doll's Eyes


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Synonyms

  • Actaea alba Mill [unknown]
  • Actaea americana Pursh [unknown]
  • Actaea americana alba (L.) Pursh [unknown]
  • Actaea americana rubra (Aiton) Pursh [unknown]
  • Actaea arguta Nutt. [unknown]
  • Actaea arguta pauciflora R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Actaea arguta viridiflora (Greene) Tidestr. & Kittell [unknown]
  • Actaea aspleniifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Actaea brachypetala DC. [unknown]
  • Actaea brachypetala alba (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Actaea brachypetala rubra (Aiton) DC. [unknown]
  • Actaea californica Greene [unknown]
  • Actaea caudata Greene [unknown]
  • Actaea erythrocarpa (Fisch.) Kom. [unknown]
  • Actaea longipes Spach [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra arguta (Nutt.) M.A.Lawson [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra arguta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) Hultén [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra dissecta Britton [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra gigantea R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata alba L. [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata arguta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) Torr. [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata arguta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) Huth [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata arguta (Nutt.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata dissecta (Britton) K.C.Davis [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata erythrocarpa Fisch. [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata erythrocarpa (Fisch.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata rubra Aiton [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata rubra (Ait.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Actaea viridiflora Greene [unknown]
  • Actaea viridiflora clementiorum R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Christophoriana alba Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Christophoriana arguta Lunell [unknown]
  • Christophoriana arguta alabastrina Lunell [unknown]
  • Christophoriana rubra Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Dipleina umbellata Raf. [rejected]
  • Actaea erythrocarpa kamtschatika Kom. [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra arguta (Nutt.) Huth [unknown]
  • Actaea vulgaris erythrocarpa (Fisch.) Spach [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra rubra [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra rubra [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra rubra [unknown]
  • Actaea rubra arguta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) G.Lawson [unknown]
  • Actaea spicata arguta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) A.E.Murray [unknown]

Description

Actaea rubra (also called Red Baneberry, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and red berries. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in moist woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Actaea rubra 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Actaea rubra for. neglecta B.L.Rob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actaea rubra has small white flowers, with a few yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actaea rubra is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Actaea rubra

Actaea rubra can be found in the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Actaea rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actaea rubra?

Actaea rubra

What is the family of Actaea rubra?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Actaea rubra found?

Japan, Korea, China

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620570: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.