Actaea rubifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubifolia
ID:
1250557
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kearney) Kartesz
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Synth. N. Amer. Fl., nomencl. innov. : n.° 1 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249895
Common Names
- Actaea Rubifolia
- Actaea Rubifolium
- Actaea Rubifol
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actaea rubifolia (also called Red-leaved actaea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Peru. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-4000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea rubifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actaea rubifolia has white flowers with yellow stamens and small, black fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Actaea rubifolia can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully separate the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Actaea rubifolia
Actaea rubifolia can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Actaea rubifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea rubifolia?
Actaea rubifolia
What is the common name of Actaea rubifolia?
Red-leaf actaea
What is the natural habitat of Actaea rubifolia?
It is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
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
Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.
John T. Kartesz (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kartesz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1153043-2: Based on the initial data import