Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cespitosa
ID:
393495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 953 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392827



Common Names

  • Cespitose Yam
  • Pycnocycla cespitosa
  • Cespitose Yam


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Synonyms

  • Chamaesciadium cespitosum (Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Pycnocycla cespitosa (also called 'Tufted Pycnocycla', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnocycla cespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnocycla cespitosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green shoot with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnocycla cespitosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pycnocycla cespitosa

Pycnocycla cespitosa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pycnocycla cespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnocycla cespitosa?

Pycnocycla cespitosa

What is the common name of Pycnocycla cespitosa?

Tufted Pycnocycla

What is the natural habitat of Pycnocycla cespitosa?

Forests and mountain slopes in China

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.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847702-1: Based on the initial data import