Actaea pachypoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachypoda
ID:
519771
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elliott
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 2(1): 15 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519103
Common Names
- Pachypoda Baneberry
- Pachypoda Actaea
- Pachypoda Doll's Eyes
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- Actaea brachypetala coerulea DC. [unknown]
- Actaea brachypetala microcarpa DC. [unknown]
- Actaea pachypoda microcarpa (DC.) Fassett [unknown]
- Actaea pachypoda pachypoda [unknown]
Description
Actaea pachypoda (also called White Baneberry, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and white berries. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea pachypoda 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Actaea pachypoda for. rubrocarpa (Killip) FernaldFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actaea pachypoda 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actaea pachypoda is a perennial herb that grows in clumps. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drilled soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Actaea pachypoda
Actaea pachypoda can be found in the Appalachian Mountains in the United States and Canada.
Actaea pachypoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea pachypoda?
Actaea pachypoda
What is the family of Actaea pachypoda?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Actaea pachypoda 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-2620557: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.