Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. 390. 1840 [Feb-Mar 1840]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536020
Common Names
- Yerba Mansa
- California Anemopsis
- California Yerba Mansa
Synonyms
- Anemia californica Nutt. [unknown]
- Anemopsis bolanderi C.DC. [unknown]
- Anemopsis californica subglabra Kelso [unknown]
- Anemopsis ludovici-salvatoris Willk. [unknown]
- Houttuynia bolanderi Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Houttuynia californica Benth. & Hook.f. ex S.Watson [unknown]
- Anemopsis californica typica Kelso [unknown]
Description
Anemopsis californica (also called Yerba Mansa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States and Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet soils, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Anemopsis californica is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which are used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anemopsis californica is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemopsis californica is a perennial plant that grows from rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed.
Where to Find Anemopsis californica
Anemopsis californica can be found in western North America.
Anemopsis californica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemopsis californica?
Anemopsis californica
What is the common name of Anemopsis californica?
Yerba mansa
What is the natural habitat of Anemopsis californica?
Wetlands and marshes
Species in the Anemopsis genus
Species in the Saururaceae family