Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aromatica
ID:
543700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pimenov & Lavrova

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 74: 102 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543032



Common Names

  • Aromatic Arafoe
  • Aromatic Arafoe
  • Aromatic Arafoe


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Description

Arafoe aromatica (also called Aromatic arafoe, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with bright yellow flowers and small, round, edible seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Arafoe aromatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Arafoe aromatica has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arafoe aromatica is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in most soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Arafoe aromatica

Arafoe aromatica is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Arafoe aromatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arafoe aromatica?

Arafoe aromatica

What is the common name of Arafoe aromatica?

Aromatic Arafoe

What is the habitat of Arafoe aromatica?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Arafoe genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2646504: Based on the initial data import
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Tatiana Vladimirovna Lavrova (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavrova' in the authors string.