Oxypolis occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 196 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067938
Common Names
- Oxypolis occidentalis
- Western Cowbane
- Western Water Hemlock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxypolis occidentalis (also called Western Cowbane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America and is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Oxypolis occidentalis is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxypolis occidentalis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Oxypolis occidentalis: Oxypolis occidentalis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, rocky soils and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Oxypolis occidentalis
Oxypolis occidentalis can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Oxypolis genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1700961: Based on the initial data import
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.