Status:
valid
Authors:
Prantl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 9: 246 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519059
Common Names
- Actaea biternata
- Biternate Baneberry
- Biternate Doll's-eyes
Synonyms
- Thalictrodes biternata Kuntze [unknown]
- Thalictrodes obtusiloba Kuntze [unknown]
- Pityrosperma biternatum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
- Pityrosperma obtusilobum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
- Actaea obtusiloba Prantl [unknown]
- Cimicifuga biternata Miq. [unknown]
- Cimicifuga heterophylla Makino [unknown]
- Cimicifuga japonica biternata (Siebold & Zucc.) Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]
- Cimicifuga japonica obtusiloba (Siebold & Zucc.) Huth [unknown]
- Cimicifuga obtusiloba Miq. [unknown]
Description
Actaea biternata (also called Biternate Actaea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, open habitats, such as wetlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea biternata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actaea biternata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actaea biternata 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 biternata
Actaea biternata is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Actaea biternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea biternata?
Actaea biternata
What is the common name of Actaea biternata?
Two-winged Baneberry
What type of plant is Actaea biternata?
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,
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Aconitum alboviolaceum,
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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,
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Aconitum bhedingense,
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Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
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