Actaea laciniata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laciniata
ID:
519758
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) J.Compton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Taxon 47: 621 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519090
Common Names
- Laciniata Baneberry
- Laciniata Actaea
- Laciniata Doll's Eyes
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- Cimicifuga laciniata S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Actaea laciniata (also called Cut-leaved Baneberry, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and black berries. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea laciniata 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
Actaea laciniata has small white flowers, with a few yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Actaea laciniata is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Actaea laciniata
Actaea laciniata can be found in the Himalayas.
Actaea laciniata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea laciniata?
Actaea laciniata
What is the family of Actaea laciniata?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Actaea laciniata found?
Japan, Korea, China
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-2620544: 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.