Status:
valid
Authors:
Li Song Wang
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 90: 1898 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392782
Common Names
- Bipinnatum Pternopetalum
- Bipinnatum False-Parsley
- Bipinnatum False-Carrot
Description
Pternopetalum bipinnatum (also called Bipinnate Pternopetalum, 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
Pternopetalum bipinnatum 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 Pternopetalum bipinnatum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pternopetalum bipinnatum: 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 Pternopetalum bipinnatum
Pternopetalum bipinnatum is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in the Mashonaland East and Mashonaland West provinces.
Pternopetalum bipinnatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pternopetalum bipinnatum?
Pternopetalum bipinnatum
What is the common name of Pternopetalum bipinnatum?
Bipinnatum Pternopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Pternopetalum bipinnatum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Pternopetalum genus
Pternopetalum senii,
Pternopetalum bipinnatum,
Pternopetalum leptophyllum,
Pternopetalum trichomanifolium,
Pternopetalum subalpinum,
Pternopetalum davidii,
Pternopetalum vulgare,
Pternopetalum botrychioides,
Pternopetalum rosthornii,
Pternopetalum molle,
Pternopetalum nudicaule,
Pternopetalum tanakae,
Pternopetalum delavayi,
Pternopetalum caespitosum,
Pternopetalum gracillimum,
Pternopetalum cuneifolium,
Pternopetalum arunachalense,
Pternopetalum monophyllum,
Pternopetalum latipinnulatum,
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,