Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 118 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551049
Common Names
- Asciadium Coronopifolium
- Coronopifolium Asciadium
- Coronopifolium Plant
Description
Asciadium coronopifolium (also called Crownleaf Asciadium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the forests of Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asciadium coronopifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are used to make mats and baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and snake bites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asciadium coronopifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asciadium coronopifolium is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Asciadium coronopifolium
Asciadium coronopifolium is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.
Asciadium coronopifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asciadium coronopifolium?
Asciadium coronopifolium
What is the common name of Asciadium coronopifolium?
Crown-leaf Asciadium
What is the natural habitat of Asciadium coronopifolium?
Asciadium coronopifolium is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia
Species in the Asciadium 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,