Actaea arizonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizonica
ID:
519722
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) J.Compton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Taxon 47: 681 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519054
Common Names
- Actaea arizonica
- Arizona Baneberry
- Arizona Doll's-eyes
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- Cimicifuga arizonica S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Actaea arizonica (also called 'Arizona Baneberry', among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in moist, wooded areas and is characterized by its white flowers and compound, serrated leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea arizonica is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It produces small, white flowers in the spring and has a spreading habit. The foliage is dark green and provides a nice contrast to other plants in the landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actaea arizonica is white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black nut. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actaea arizonica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Actaea arizonica
Actaea arizonica can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Actaea arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea arizonica?
Actaea arizonica
What is the common name of Actaea arizonica?
Arizona Baneberry
What type of plant is Actaea arizonica?
Herb
Species in the Actaea genus
Actaea austrokoreana, Actaea arizonica, Actaea asiatica, Actaea bifida, Actaea biternata, Actaea brachycarpa, Actaea cimicifuga, Actaea cordifolia, Actaea dahurica, Actaea elata, Actaea europaea, Actaea frigida, Actaea heracleifolia, Actaea japonica, Actaea kashmiriana, Actaea laciniata, Actaea ludovicii, Actaea matsumurae, Actaea pachypoda, Actaea podocarpa, Actaea purpurea, Actaea racemosa, Actaea rubra, Actaea simplex, Actaea spicata, Actaea taiwanensis, Actaea vaginata, Actaea yunnanensis, Actaea rubifolia, Actaea nanchuanensis, Actaea lancifoliolata,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620510: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
James A. Compton (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Compton' in the authors string.