Actaea asiatica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
519723
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hara
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 15: 313 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519055
Common Names
- Actaea asiatica
- Asian Baneberry
- Asian Doll's-eyes
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- Actaea acuminata asiatica (H.Hara) Luferov [unknown]
- Actaea spicata asiatica (Hara) S.H.Li & Y.H.Huang [unknown]
Description
Actaea asiatica (also called 'Asian Baneberry', among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia. It typically grows in moist, wooded areas and is characterized by its white flowers and compound, serrated leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea asiatica 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
The flower of Actaea asiatica is white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black nut. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
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Actaea asiatica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Actaea asiatica
Actaea asiatica is native to eastern Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Actaea asiatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea asiatica?
Actaea asiatica
What is the common name of Actaea asiatica?
Asian Baneberry
What type of plant is Actaea asiatica?
Herb
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-2620511: Based on the initial data import
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.