Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
402839

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 25: 151 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402171



Common Names

  • Rhodosciadium pringlei
  • Pringle's Wild Petunia
  • Pringle's Ruellia


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Description

Rhodosciadium pringlei (also called 'Pringle's 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 pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei

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

Rhodosciadium pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodosciadium pringlei?

Rhodosciadium pringlei

What is the common name of Rhodosciadium pringlei?

Pringle's Rhodosciadium

What type of plant is Rhodosciadium pringlei?

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,