Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
385747

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

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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.

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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 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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:172653-2: Based on the initial data import