Cnidium bhutanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.F.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 55: 373 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612774
Common Names
- Cnidium bhutanicum
- Bhutan Knotweed
- Bhutan Knotweed-grass
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- Cnidium atropurpureum M.F.Watson [unknown]
Description
Cnidium bhutanicum (also called Bhutan Cnidium, 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
Cnidium bhutanicum 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
The flower of Cnidium bhutanicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cnidium bhutanicum 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 Cnidium bhutanicum
Cnidium bhutanicum 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.
Cnidium bhutanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnidium bhutanicum?
Cnidium bhutanicum
What is the common name of Cnidium bhutanicum?
Bhutanese Cnidium
What is the natural habitat of Cnidium bhutanicum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Cnidium 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-2728942: Based on the initial data import
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.