Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 90 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536523
Common Names
- Anginon difforme
- Dwarf Anginon
- Dwarf Water-starwort
Synonyms
- Lichtensteinia exaltata (Thunb.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Oenanthe exaltata Thunb. [unknown]
- Tenoria difformis Spreng. [unknown]
- Sium difformum (L.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Bupleurum difforme L. [unknown]
- Bupleurum fruticans Steud. [unknown]
- Buprestis difformis Spreng. [unknown]
- Rhyticarpus difformis (L.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
Description
Anginon difforme (also called Dwarf-Flowered Anginon, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems that bear multiple flowers. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.
Uses & Benefits
Anginon difforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anginon difforme are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anginon difforme is a tropical perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach up to 1.2 m in height.
Where to Find Anginon difforme
Anginon difforme is native to Mexico and Central America.
Anginon difforme FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Anginon difforme?
Anginon difforme prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
What is the average height of Anginon difforme?
Anginon difforme typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches.
What is the average lifespan of Anginon difforme?
Anginon difforme typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.
Species in the Anginon genus
Anginon difforme,
Anginon fruticosum,
Anginon intermedium,
Anginon jaarsveldii,
Anginon paniculatum,
Anginon pumilum,
Anginon rugosum,
Anginon streyi,
Anginon swellendamense,
Anginon tenuius,
Anginon ternatum,
Anginon verticillatum,
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,