Cryptotaenia calycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
629168
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 59 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628500
Common Names
- Cryptotaenia calycina
- Calycina Cryptotaenia
- Cryptotaenia Calycina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptotaenia calycina (also called Cryptotaenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is found in tropical regions of Africa and is an annual herb with white flowers. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptotaenia calycina is used as a food seasoning and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cryptotaenia calycina var. dissecta C.C.Towns.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptotaenia calycina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptotaenia calycina is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Cryptotaenia calycina
Cryptotaenia calycina is native to Africa. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the continent.
Cryptotaenia calycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptotaenia calycina?
Cryptotaenia calycina
What type of plant is Cryptotaenia calycina?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Cryptotaenia calycina native to?
Africa
Species in the Cryptotaenia 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-2746568: Based on the initial data import
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.