Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incrassans
ID:
385394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bory & Chaub.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Expéd. Sci. Morée, Bot. 3(2): 87 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384726

Common Names

  • Water Parsley
  • Crowfoot
  • Knotted Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Oenanthe heldreichii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe pimpinelloides incrassans (Bory & Chaub.) Strid [unknown]

Description

Oenanthe incrassans (also called Thick-leaved Water Dropwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white and tubular, with a yellow throat. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Oenanthe incrassans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oenanthe incrassans has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenanthe incrassans is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Oenanthe incrassans

Oenanthe incrassans is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet habitats.

Oenanthe incrassans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenanthe incrassans?

Oenanthe incrassans

What is the common name of Oenanthe incrassans?

Thick-leaved Oenanthe

What is the natural habitat of Oenanthe incrassans?

Dry, open forests and woodlands

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Louis Athanase Chaubard (1781-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaub.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:845300-1: Based on the initial data import