Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 307 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385079
Common Names
- Oenanthe Pringlei
- Pringlei's Oenanthe
- Pringlei Oenanthe
Description
Oenanthe pringlei (also called 'Pringle's Water-dropwort', 'Water-dropwort' and 'Water Dropwort', among many other common names) is an annual, herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near water.
Uses & Benefits
Oenanthe pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oenanthe pringlei has small white flowers which are arranged in a dense umbel. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oenanthe pringlei is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Oenanthe pringlei
Oenanthe pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Oenanthe pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oenanthe pringlei?
Oenanthe pringlei
What is the common name of Oenanthe pringlei?
Pringle's water dropwort
What is the family of Oenanthe pringlei?
Apiaceae
Species in the Oenanthe genus
Oenanthe globulosa,
Oenanthe peucedanifolia,
Oenanthe incrassata,
Oenanthe lachenalii,
Oenanthe javanica,
Oenanthe incrassans,
Oenanthe montis-khortiati,
Oenanthe millefolia,
Oenanthe lisae,
Oenanthe prolifera,
Oenanthe pringlei,
Oenanthe pimpinelloides,
Oenanthe silaifolia,
Oenanthe virgata,
Oenanthe fedtschenkoana,
Oenanthe banatica,
Oenanthe aquatica,
Oenanthe foucaudii,
Oenanthe fluviatilis,
Oenanthe fistulosa,
Oenanthe crocata,
Oenanthe cyclocarpa,
Oenanthe abchasica,
Oenanthe benghalensis,
Oenanthe thomsonii,
Oenanthe sarmentosa,
Oenanthe sophiae,
Oenanthe mildbraedii,
Oenanthe palustris,
Oenanthe procumbens,
Oenanthe hookeri,
Oenanthe linearis,
Oenanthe tricholoba,
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,