Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cnidiifolium
ID:
613447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Schischk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 16: 552 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612779



Common Names

  • Cnidium cnidiifolium
  • Cnidiifoliate Knotweed
  • Cnidiifoliate Knotweed-grass


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Synonyms

  • Selinum cnidiifolium Turcz. [unknown]
  • Conioselinum cnidiifolium (Turcz.) A.E.Porsild [unknown]

Description

Cnidium cnidiifolium (also called Cnidiifolium 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 cnidiifolium 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 cnidiifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidium cnidiifolium is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Cnidium cnidiifolium

Cnidium cnidiifolium 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 cnidiifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnidium cnidiifolium?

Cnidium cnidiifolium

What is the common name of Cnidium cnidiifolium?

Cnidiifolium Cnidium

What is the natural habitat of Cnidium cnidiifolium?

Tropical rainforests

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-2728947: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.