Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
flahaultii
ID:
629176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koso-Pol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou , n.s., 29: 136 (1915 publ. 1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628508



Common Names

  • Cryptotaenia flahaultii
  • Flahaultii Cryptotaenia
  • Cryptotaenia Flahaultii


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Synonyms

  • Lereschia flahaultii Woronow [unknown]
  • Deringa flahaultii Koso-Pol. [unknown]

Description

Cryptotaenia flahaultii (also called Flahault's 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 flahaultii is used as a food seasoning and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptotaenia flahaultii is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptotaenia flahaultii 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 flahaultii

Cryptotaenia flahaultii is native to Africa. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the continent.

Cryptotaenia flahaultii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptotaenia flahaultii?

Cryptotaenia flahaultii

What type of plant is Cryptotaenia flahaultii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cryptotaenia flahaultii native to?

Africa

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