Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
613455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 324 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612787



Common Names

  • Cnidium divaricatum
  • Divaricate Knotweed
  • Divaricate Knotweed-grass


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Synonyms

  • Cnidium argenteum Ces. [unknown]
  • Cnidium cuneatum Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Cnidium divaricatum (also called Divaricate Cnidium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 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 divaricatum 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 divaricatum 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 divaricatum 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 divaricatum

Cnidium divaricatum 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 divaricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnidium divaricatum?

Cnidium divaricatum

What is the family of Cnidium divaricatum?

Apiaceae

What is the common name of Cnidium divaricatum?

Divaricate 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,

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