Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
alaica
ID:
613422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pimenov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 68: 88 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612754



Common Names

  • Cnidiocarpa alaica
  • Alai Knotweed
  • Alai Knotweed-grass


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Description

Cnidiocarpa alaica (also called Alaica Cnidiocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in dry to moist forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidiocarpa alaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cnidiocarpa alaica has white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidiocarpa alaica is a perennial herb that is propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Cnidiocarpa alaica

Cnidiocarpa alaica is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Cnidiocarpa alaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnidiocarpa alaica?

Cnidiocarpa alaica

What is the common name of Cnidiocarpa alaica?

Alaica Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Cnidiocarpa alaica found?

Cnidiocarpa alaica is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Species in the Cnidiocarpa 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