Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nudicaule
ID:
402844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drude

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 223 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402176



Common Names

  • Rhodosciadium nudicaule
  • Naked-Stemmed Wild Petunia
  • Naked-Stemmed Ruellia


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Synonyms

  • Deanea nudicaulis J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]

Description

Rhodosciadium nudicaule (also called 'Naked-stemmed Rhodosciadium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodosciadium nudicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodosciadium nudicaule has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodosciadium nudicaule is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rhodosciadium nudicaule

Rhodosciadium nudicaule can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Rhodosciadium nudicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodosciadium nudicaule?

Rhodosciadium nudicaule

What is the common name of Rhodosciadium nudicaule?

Naked-stemmed Rhodosciadium

What type of plant is Rhodosciadium nudicaule?

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,