Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cuneatum
ID:
1253272

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Wash. Acad. Sci. 1: 149 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252610



Common Names

  • Prionosciadium cuneatum
  • Cuneate Prionosciadium
  • Cuneate Prionosciadium Fern


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Description

Prionosciadium cuneatum (also called Wedge-shaped Prionosciadium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an erect, herbaceous plant with pinnately divided leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prionosciadium cuneatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prionosciadium cuneatum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prionosciadium cuneatum is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Prionosciadium cuneatum

Prionosciadium cuneatum is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Prionosciadium cuneatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prionosciadium cuneatum?

Prionosciadium cuneatum

What is the common name of Prionosciadium cuneatum?

Wedge-leaved Prionosciadium

What type of plant is Prionosciadium cuneatum?

Herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50166244: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.