Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pauciradiatum
ID:
393453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Hohen.) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 527 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392785



Common Names

  • Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum
  • Pseudotrachydium
  • Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum


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Synonyms

  • Prangos pauciradiata Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
  • Trachydium elbrusense Boiss. [unknown]
  • Trachydium pauciradiatum (Boiss. & Hohen.) Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum (also called Pauciradiate Pseudotrachydium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along the banks of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum 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 pauciradiatum are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum: 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 pauciradiatum

Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in the Mashonaland East and Mashonaland West provinces.

Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum FAQ

What is the common name of Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum?

Few-rayed Pseudotrachydium

What is the distribution of Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum?

It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

What is the habitat of Pseudotrachydium pauciradiatum?

It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.