Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 126 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068984
Common Names
- Niphogeton Glaucescens
- Niphogeton
- Glaucescens
Description
Niphogeton glaucescens (also called Glaucous Niphogeton, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to East Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Niphogeton glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Niphogeton glaucescens are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons, and the first true leaves are divided into three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Niphogeton glaucescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Niphogeton glaucescens
Niphogeton glaucescens is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.
Species in the Niphogeton genus
Niphogeton scaber,
Niphogeton lingula,
Niphogeton chirripoi,
Niphogeton kalbreyeri,
Niphogeton colombiana,
Niphogeton dissecta,
Niphogeton pusilla,
Niphogeton ternata,
Niphogeton scabra,
Niphogeton azorelloides,
Niphogeton magna,
Niphogeton stricta,
Niphogeton sprucei,
Niphogeton glaucescens,
Niphogeton boliviana,
Niphogeton fruticosa,
Niphogeton cleefii,
Niphogeton josei,
Niphogeton killipiana,
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,