Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eryngiifolia
ID:
357279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kom.) Pimenov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 71: 948 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356611



Common Names

  • Kitagawia eryngiifolia
  • Eryngiifolia Kitagawia
  • Eryngo-Leaved Kitagawia


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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum eryngiifolium Komarov [unknown]

Description

Kitagawia eryngiifolia (also called Kitagawia eryngiifolium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, wet soils and is often found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 1.5 m long and 5 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Kitagawia eryngiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kitagawia eryngiifolia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kitagawia eryngiifolia is a perennial herb native to Japan and China. It grows up to 1 m tall and has long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Kitagawia eryngiifolia

Kitagawia eryngiifolia is found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Kitagawia eryngiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kitagawia eryngiifolia?

Kitagawia eryngiifolia

What is the common name of Kitagawia eryngiifolia?

Eryngium-leaved Kitagawia

What is the natural habitat of Kitagawia eryngiifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942886-1: Based on the initial data import