Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 504 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519114
Common Names
- Racemosa Baneberry
- Racemosa Actaea
- Racemosa Doll's Eyes
Synonyms
- Macrotrys actaeoides Raf. [unknown]
- Macrotrys racemosa Sweet [unknown]
- Actaea gyrostachya Wender. [unknown]
- Actaea monogyna Walter [unknown]
- Actaea orthostachya (Wender.) Wender. [unknown]
- Botrophis actaeoides Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Botrophis pumila Raf. [unknown]
- Botrophis serpentaria Raf. [unknown]
- Cimicifuga americana Muhl. [unknown]
- Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt. [unknown]
- Cimicifuga serpentaria Pursh [unknown]
- Cimicifuga serpentaria orthostachya Wender. [unknown]
- Thalictrodes racemosa (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Actaea racemosa (also called Black Cohosh, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and black berries. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Actaea racemosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Actaea racemosa var. dissecta (A.Gray) J.Compton
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actaea racemosa has small white flowers, with a few yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actaea racemosa is a perennial herb that grows in clumps. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drilled soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Actaea racemosa
Actaea racemosa can be found in the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Actaea racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actaea racemosa?
Actaea racemosa
What is the family of Actaea racemosa?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Actaea racemosa found?
Japan, Korea, China
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
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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,