Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Wolff) Mathias & Constance
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 23: 418 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068890
Common Names
- Niphogeton sprucei
- Sprucei Niphogeton
- Niphogeton
Description
Niphogeton sprucei (also called Spruce's Niphogeton, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Niphogeton sprucei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Niphogeton sprucei has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Niphogeton sprucei 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 sprucei
Niphogeton sprucei is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and China.
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,