Actaea purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
519781
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.K.Hsiao) J.Compton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Taxon 47: 619 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519113
Common Names
- Purple Baneberry
- Purple Actaea
- Purple Doll's Eyes
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- Cimicifuga acerina purpurea P.K.Hsiao [unknown]
- Cimicifuga acerina strigulosa P.K.Hsiao [unknown]
- Cimicifuga purpurea (P.K.Hsiao) C.W.Park & H.W.Lee [unknown]
Description
Actaea purpurea (also called Purple 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 purpurea 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 purpurea 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 purpurea 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 purpurea
Actaea purpurea can be found in the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Actaea purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea purpurea?
Actaea purpurea
What is the family of Actaea purpurea?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Actaea purpurea 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-2620566: Based on the initial data import
Pei Ken Hsiao (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Hsiao' in the authors string.
James A. Compton (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Compton' in the authors string.