Status:
valid
Authors:
Suksd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 12: 5. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237513
Common Names
- Osmorhiza brevipes
- Brevipes Osmorhiza
- Osmorhiza
Description
Osmorhiza brevipes (also called 'Short-stalked Sweet Cicely', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the United States. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Osmorhiza brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osmorhiza brevipes is a white to yellowish-green, small, tubular flower with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, ovoid, dark brown to black, and the seedling has two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osmorhiza brevipes is a slow-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to prevent overcrowding. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Osmorhiza brevipes
Osmorhiza brevipes is native to North America and can be found in Canada and the United States.
Osmorhiza brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmorhiza brevipes?
Osmorhiza brevipes
What is the common name of Osmorhiza brevipes?
Short-stalked Sweet-cicely
What is the natural habitat of Osmorhiza brevipes?
Moist forests and woodlands
Species in the Osmorhiza genus
Osmorhiza glabrata,
Osmorhiza berteroi,
Osmorhiza geohintonii,
Osmorhiza aristata,
Osmorhiza claytonii,
Osmorhiza depauperata,
Osmorhiza longistylis,
Osmorhiza aristata,
Osmorhiza bipatriata,
Osmorhiza brachypoda,
Osmorhiza chilensis,
Osmorhiza occidentalis,
Osmorhiza purpurea,
Osmorhiza mexicana,
Osmorhiza brevipes,
Osmorhiza bolanderi,
Osmorhiza leibergii,
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,