Status:
valid
Authors:
Heuff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Flora 37: 291 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385411
Common Names
- Banatica Oenanthe
- Oenanthe Orchid
- Banatica Orchid
Synonyms
- Oenanthe carviformis Schur [unknown]
- Oenanthe dacica Kow. ex Schur [unknown]
Description
Oenanthe banatica (also called Banat water-dropwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Central Europe and South-Eastern Europe. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oenanthe banatica is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oenanthe banatica has white flowers with a yellow lip and a white column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oenanthe banatica can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are actively growing.
Where to Find Oenanthe banatica
Oenanthe banatica is native to the Balkans.
Oenanthe banatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oenanthe banatica?
Oenanthe banatica
What is the common name of Oenanthe banatica?
Banatica
What is the natural habitat of Oenanthe banatica?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Oenanthe genus
Oenanthe globulosa,
Oenanthe peucedanifolia,
Oenanthe incrassata,
Oenanthe lachenalii,
Oenanthe javanica,
Oenanthe incrassans,
Oenanthe montis-khortiati,
Oenanthe millefolia,
Oenanthe lisae,
Oenanthe prolifera,
Oenanthe pringlei,
Oenanthe pimpinelloides,
Oenanthe silaifolia,
Oenanthe virgata,
Oenanthe fedtschenkoana,
Oenanthe banatica,
Oenanthe aquatica,
Oenanthe foucaudii,
Oenanthe fluviatilis,
Oenanthe fistulosa,
Oenanthe crocata,
Oenanthe cyclocarpa,
Oenanthe abchasica,
Oenanthe benghalensis,
Oenanthe thomsonii,
Oenanthe sarmentosa,
Oenanthe sophiae,
Oenanthe mildbraedii,
Oenanthe palustris,
Oenanthe procumbens,
Oenanthe hookeri,
Oenanthe linearis,
Oenanthe tricholoba,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,