Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
1069646

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

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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.

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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 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,

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