Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
536688

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

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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.

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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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2638910: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.