Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dauricum
ID:
613453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 2: 33 (1835 publ. 1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612785



Common Names

  • Cnidium dauricum
  • Daurian Knotweed
  • Daurian Knotweed-grass


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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum selinoides DC. [unknown]
  • Aulacospermum cuneatum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Selinum dauricum (Jacq.) Leute [unknown]
  • Laserpitium dauricum Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Cnidium dauricum (also called Daurian Cnidium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has white flowers and is native to East Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidium dauricum is used in ornamental gardening and as a ground cover plant. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a carpet of foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidium dauricum 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 dauricum 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 dauricum

Cnidium dauricum 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 dauricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnidium dauricum?

Cnidium dauricum

What is the family of Cnidium dauricum?

Apiaceae

What is the common name of Cnidium dauricum?

Daurian Cnidium

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-2728952: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.