Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinense
ID:
519411

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 2: 309 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518743



Common Names

  • Acronema chinense
  • Chinese Acronema
  • Acronema


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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella chinense (H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Acronema chinense chinense [unknown]
  • Pimpinella chinensis (H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Acronema chinense (also called Chinese Acronema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Far East of Russia and the Korean Peninsula, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It has large, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acronema chinense is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acronema chinense var. humile S.L.Liou & R.H.Shan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acronema chinense is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acronema chinense can be propagated by seed, which should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade and requires moist soil.

Where to Find Acronema chinense

Acronema chinense is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Acronema chinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronema chinense?

Acronema chinense

What is the common name of Acronema chinense?

Chinese Acronema

What type of plant is Acronema chinense?

Acronema chinense is a species of grass

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,