Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
385442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall. ex Spreng.) Y.C.Chu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Clavis Pl. Chinae Bor.-Or. , ed. 2: 478 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384774

Common Names

  • False Bistort
  • False Bistort
  • False Bistort

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Synonyms

  • Oreoselinum humile Besser ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum salinum Pall. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum humile Turcz. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum microphyllum Sm. [unknown]
  • Selinum humile Turcz. [unknown]
  • Angelica tenuifolia (Pall. ex Spreng.) Pimenov [unknown]
  • Athamanta tenuifolia Pall. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Athamanta tenuifolia Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Conioselinum humile Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Ostericum tenuifolium (also called Slender-leaved Ostericum, 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

Ostericum tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ostericum tenuifolium 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

Ostericum tenuifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.

Where to Find Ostericum tenuifolium

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

Ostericum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ostericum tenuifolium?

Ostericum tenuifolium

What is the common name of Ostericum tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved Ostericum

What is the natural habitat of Ostericum tenuifolium?

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
You Chang Chu (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Chu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989178-1: Based on the initial data import