Status:
valid
Authors:
Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 117: 473 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279754
Common Names
- Melanosciadium genuflexum
- Genuflexum Melanosciadium
- Genuflexum Black-sedge
Description
Melanosciadium genuflexum (also called Bowed Melanosciadium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melanosciadium genuflexum is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melanosciadium genuflexum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanosciadium genuflexum is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers partial shade and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Melanosciadium genuflexum
Melanosciadium genuflexum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Nepal.
Melanosciadium genuflexum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanosciadium genuflexum?
Melanosciadium genuflexum
What is the common name of Melanosciadium genuflexum?
Flexible Melanosciadium
Where is Melanosciadium genuflexum native to?
China
Species in the Melanosciadium 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,