Achlys triphylla

(Smith) de Candolle

Syst. Nat. 2: 35. 1821.

Common names: Deer-foot vanilla-leaf
EndemicIllustrated
Basionym: Leontice triphylla Smith in A. Rees, Cycl. 20: [5]. 1812
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 3.

Plants, 2-4 dm. Leaves: petiole 1-3 cm. Central leaflet blade 4-11 × 4-8 cm, proximal margins entire, distal margins (1-)3-4(-8)-lobed. Inflorescences 2.5-5 cm excluding peduncle. Flowers: stamens 3-4 mm; ovaries 1-1.5 mm. Follicles red-purple, 3-4.5 mm. 2n = 12.


Phenology: Flowering spring–summer (Apr–Jul).
Habitat: Mountain regions in Cascade Range and Coast Range of California in coniferous forests
Elevation: 0-1500 m

Distribution

B.C., Calif., Oreg., Wash.

Discussion

Medicinally, Native Americans used preparations of the leaves of Achlys triphylla to treat tuberculosis, for a hair wash, and as an emetic (D. E. Moermann 1986).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
... more about "Achlys triphylla"
R. David Whetstone +, T.A. Atkinson +  and Daniel D. Spaulding +
(Smith) de Candolle +
Leontice triphylla +
Deer-foot +  and vanilla-leaf +
B.C. +, Calif. +, Oreg. +  and Wash. +
0-1500 m +
Mountain regions in Cascade Range and Coast Range of California in coniferous forests +
Flowering spring–summer (Apr–Jul). +
Endemic +  and Illustrated +
Achlys triphylla +
species +