Narrow-leaf water-dropwort (Oenanthe silaifolia, Fl. taur.-carcas. 3:232. 1819)

Family: Apiaceae

Author: M.Bieb.

Bibliography: Fl. taur.-carcas. 3:232. 1819

Year: 1819

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Oenanthe

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Medit. and N. Iran

Description

Narrow-leaf water-dropwort (Oenanthe silaifolia) is a distinctive member of the Apiaceae family, which is notably recognized for its finely divided, narrow leaves. This perennial herb thrives across diverse regions, from the temperate expanses of Europe to the warmer climates of the Mediterranean and Northern Iran.

The plant’s finely dissected foliage provides an elegant, almost feathery appearance, which contrasts with the robustness typical of many other family members. Narrow-leaf water-dropwort is particularly adapted to wet, marshy environments, often flourishing along riverbanks, wetlands, and damp meadows, where it contributes significantly to the local biodiversity.

First described in detail in the Flora taurico-caucasica in 1819 by M.Bieb., Oenanthe silaifolia has since become an important subject of botanical studies, especially in efforts to understand wetland ecosystems and their flora. Despite its delicate appearance, this species is a resilient plant, capable of enduring various environmental stresses.

Its presence extends beyond merely aesthetic contributions; the narrow-leaf water-dropwort is an integral part of the ecosystem, providing habitat and food for a variety of insect species. However, it’s essential to note that, like many in the Apiaceae family, proper identification is crucial due to the potential toxicity of certain closely related species.

In conclusion, the narrow-leaf water-dropwort is a fascinating plant with notable ecological importance and a broad geographical distribution. Its adaptability and unique morphology make it a subject of interest for botanists and ecologists alike.

Common Names

Deu: silau-wasserfenchel, silaublättriger wasserfenchel, silaublättriger wasserfenchel, silau-pferdesaat, silaupferdesaat, silgblättriger wasserfenchel
Eng: narrow-leaf water-dropwort, narrow-leaved water-dropwort, sulphurwort
Fra: oenanthe à feuilles de silaüs, oenanthe intermédiaire
Nld: weidekervel-torkruid
Cym: cegid culddail, cegid meinddail, cegiden feinddail
Ita: finocchio-acquatico con foglie strette
En: Narrow-leaf water-dropwort, Narrow-leaved water-dropwort, Sulphurwort
Nl: Weidekervel-torkruid
Fr: Oenanthe à feuilles de silaüs, Oenanthe Intermédiaire
De: Silau-Wasserfenchel, Silaublättriger Wasserfenchel, Silaublättriger Wasserfenchel, Silau-Pferdesaat, Silaupferdesaat, Silgblättriger Wasserfenchel, Silau-Pferdesaat
He: יינית בינונית
It: Finocchio-acquatico con Foglie Strette
Cy: Cegid Culddail, Cegid Meinddail, Cegiden Feinddail

Synonyms

• Oenanthe microsperma (Guss. ex Bertol.)
• Oenanthe silaifolia subsp. media ((Griseb.) Bertová)
• Oenanthe longifoliolata (Schischk.)
• Oenanthe heterococca (Korovin)
• Oenanthe peucedanifolia subsp. silaifolia ((M.Bieb.) Bonnier & Layens)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii f. hungarica (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe grandisecta ((Simon) A.W.Hill)
• Oenanthe caucasica (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe karsthia (Hacq.)
• Oenanthe chalcidica (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe brevisecta ((E.Simon) A.W.Hill)
• Oenanthe hungarica ((Simon) A.W.Hill)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii var. lanceolata (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii var. grisebachii (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii var. dimorpha (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe media var. heterophylla (Grecescu)
• Oenanthe silaifolia var. media ((Griseb.) Beck)
• Karsthia carniolica (Raf.)
• Oenanthe media (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe media var. crassipes (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
• Oenanthe lachenalii subsp. silaifolia ((M.Bieb.) Bonnier)
• Oenanthe silaifolia subsp. montana ((E.Simon) Bertová)
• Oenanthe radiata (Sakalo)
• Oenanthe glauca (DC. ex Schult.)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii f. grandisecta (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii f. divaricata (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe silaifolia var. hungarica ((E.Simon) V.Nikolić)
• Oenanthe silaifolia f. grandisecta ((E.Simon) Bertová)
• Oenanthe silaifolia f. lanceolata ((E.Simon) Bertová)
• Oenanthe silaifolia subsp. hungarica ((E.Simon) Bertová)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii (E.Simon)
• Phellandrium lobelii (Bubani)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii f. brevisecta (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii var. vulgaris (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe australis (Wulfen)
• Oenanthe media var. boissieri (Rouy)
• Oenanthe peucedanifolia var. silaifolia ((M.Bieb.) Rouy)
• Oenanthe biebersteinii f. montana (E.Simon)
• Oenanthe media var. incrassata (Rouy & E.G.Camus)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Italy (native)
• Krym (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken May 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken May 17, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 17, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 17, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 26, 2021 by M G (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Mar 16, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude ECHARDOUR (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 16, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude ECHARDOUR (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 16, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude ECHARDOUR (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 16, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude ECHARDOUR (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 16, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude ECHARDOUR (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken May 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 16, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Leaf

Taken May 23, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 26, 2021 by M G (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken May 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 7, 1852 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/6027222)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:845379-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Oenanthe silaifolia M.Bieb.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 8

Soil nutriments: 6