Actaea yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
519816
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.K.Hsiao) J.Compton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Taxon 47: 621 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519148
Common Names
- Yunnan Baneberry
- Yunnan Actaea
- Yunnan Doll's Eyes
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- Cimicifuga yunnanensis P.K.Hsiao [unknown]
Description
Actaea yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Baneberry, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea yunnanensis is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It produces small, white flowers in the spring and has a spreading habit. The foliage is dark green and provides a nice contrast to other plants in the landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actaea yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis is a deciduous shrub native to China. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Actaea yunnanensis
Actaea yunnanensis can be found in the forests of China.
Actaea yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea yunnanensis?
Actaea yunnanensis
What is the common name of Actaea yunnanensis?
Yunnan Baneberry
What is the natural habitat of Actaea yunnanensis?
Damp woods, thickets, and stream banks
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-2620598: 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.