Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 528 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392786
Common Names
- Kotschy's Yam
- Kotschy Yam
- Pseudotrachydium kotschyi
Synonyms
- Rumia kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
- Trachydium kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
- Zosima leiophylla Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]
- Semenovia leiophylla (Hausskn.) Manden. [unknown]
Description
Pseudotrachydium kotschyi (also called Kotschy's False-Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has an erect stem with alternate, pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudotrachydium kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudotrachydium kotschyi are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pseudotrachydium kotschyi: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pseudotrachydium kotschyi
Pseudotrachydium kotschyi is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in the Mashonaland East and Mashonaland West provinces.
Pseudotrachydium kotschyi FAQ
What is the common name of Pseudotrachydium kotschyi?
Kotschy's Pseudotrachydium
What is the distribution of Pseudotrachydium kotschyi?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
What is the habitat of Pseudotrachydium kotschyi?
It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Species in the Pseudotrachydium 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,