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Known by various names, Java water dropwort is often grown as a ground cover plant, particularly in wet soil areas or along ponds and streams. It spreads rapidly by sending out runners that quickly take root in moist soils. Prohibited (red) counties. Other names for this plant include: Common names: Japanese parsley, Chinese celery, water celery.
The genus name Oenanthe, is derived from the Greek oinos and anthos, which mean “wine” and “flower”, referring to the plant’s white flowers that have been described to have a wine-like fragrance. The specific epithet “ javanica means “of Java” or “Javanese”, in reference to one of the places of origin of the species ...
<i>Oenanthe javanica</i>, popularly known as water dropwort, has long been used in various ethnomedical systems in Asia, especially in China, Korean, and Japan, for treating various chronic and acute hepatitis, jaundice, alcohol hangovers, abdominal pain, and inflammatory conditions. The present review aims to provide a general report of the available literature on traditional uses ...
Dec 1, 2021 · Water dropwort (Liyang Baiqin, Oenanthe javanica (BI.) DC.) is an aquatic perennial herb that belongs to the Apiaceae family. Different chromosome numbers for O. javanica have been reported by ...
The PLANTS Database includes the following 2 subspecies of Oenanthe javanica (Blume) DC. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Native
Nov 15, 2006 · Physical Characteristics. Oenanthe javanica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
General Information. Oenanthe javanica is an erect, perennial plant growing from 10 - 150cm tall. The plant has creeping stolons by which it spreads vigorously, often forming large clumps [. 418. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine.
