Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 352 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634355
Common Names
- Cynorhiza Typica
- Typical Cynorhiza
- Cynorhiza Plant
Synonyms
- Peucedanum typicum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
- Peucedanum olifantianum (Koso-Pol.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Cynorhiza alta Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Cynorhiza montana Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Cynorrhiza olifantiana Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Peucedanum cynorhiza Sond. [unknown]
Description
Cynorhiza typica (also called Common Cynorhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is found in moist woods and meadows. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 10 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Cynorhiza typica is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynorhiza typica is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynorhiza typica can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Cynorhiza typica
Cynorhiza typica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Cynorhiza typica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynorhiza typica?
Cynorhiza typica
What is the common name of Cynorhiza typica?
Typica Cynorhiza
What is the natural habitat of Cynorhiza typica?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Cynorhiza 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,