Status:
valid
Authors:
Liu, C.Y.Chao & Chuang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Taiwan Mus. 14: 22 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575457
Common Names
- Bupleurum Kaoi
- Kaoi's Hare's Ear
- Kaoi's Bupleurum
Description
Bupleurum kaoi (also called Kao's Bupleurum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to China and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bupleurum kaoi is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bupleurum kaoi has a yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bupleurum kaoi is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bupleurum kaoi
Bupleurum kaoi can be found in China.
Bupleurum kaoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bupleurum kaoi?
Bupleurum kaoi
What is the common name of Bupleurum kaoi?
Kao's Bupleurum
What type of plant is Bupleurum kaoi?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Bupleurum genus
Bupleurum abchasicum,
Bupleurum acutifolium,
Bupleurum aeneum,
Bupleurum aenigma,
Bupleurum aequiradiatum,
Bupleurum affine,
Bupleurum aira,
Bupleurum aitchisonii,
Bupleurum ajanense,
Bupleurum alatum,
Bupleurum album,
Bupleurum aleppicum,
Bupleurum alpigenum,
Bupleurum americanum,
Bupleurum anatolicum,
Bupleurum andhricum,
Bupleurum angulosum,
Bupleurum angustissimum,
Bupleurum antonii,
Bupleurum apiculatum,
Bupleurum asperuloides,
Bupleurum atlanticum,
Bupleurum aureum,
Bupleurum badachschanicum,
Bupleurum balansae,
Bupleurum baldense,
Bupleurum benoistii,
Bupleurum bicaule,
Bupleurum boissieri,
Bupleurum boissieuanum,
Bupleurum bourgaei,
Bupleurum brachiatum,
Bupleurum brevicaule,
Bupleurum canaliculatum,
Bupleurum candollei,
Bupleurum canescens,
Bupleurum capillare,
Bupleurum cappadocicum,
Bupleurum chaishoui,
Bupleurum chevalieri,
Bupleurum chinense,
Bupleurum citrinum,
Bupleurum clarkeanum,
Bupleurum commelynoideum,
Bupleurum commutatum,
Bupleurum condensatum,
Bupleurum constancei,
Bupleurum contractum,
Bupleurum croceum,
Bupleurum dalhousieanum,
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,