Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pengshuiensis
ID:
1220604

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.L.Sheh & Z.Y.Liu

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 29: 469 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219942



Common Names

  • Sanicula Pengshuiensis
  • Pengshui's Snakeroot
  • Pengshui Snakeroot


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Description

Sanicula pengshuiensis (also called Pengshui Sanicula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering perennial in the Apiaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Sanicula pengshuiensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sanicula pengshuiensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sanicula pengshuiensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Sanicula pengshuiensis

Sanicula pengshuiensis is native to China.

Species in the Sanicula genus

Sanicula deserticola, Sanicula elata, Sanicula epipactis, Sanicula crassicaulis, Sanicula azorica, Sanicula kaiensis, Sanicula liberta, Sanicula mariversa, Sanicula graveolens, Sanicula europaea, Sanicula uralensis, Sanicula hoffmannii, Sanicula marilandica, Sanicula rubriflora, Sanicula arctopoides, Sanicula arguta, Sanicula bipinnata, Sanicula bipinnatifida, Sanicula canadensis, Sanicula kauaiensis, Sanicula laciniata, Sanicula maritima, Sanicula peckiana, Sanicula purpurea, Sanicula sandwicensis, Sanicula saxatilis, Sanicula smallii, Sanicula tracyi, Sanicula trifoliata, Sanicula tuberosa, Sanicula chinensis, Sanicula odorata, Sanicula tienmusis, Sanicula rugulosa, Sanicula astrantiifolia, Sanicula tuberculata, Sanicula hacquetioides, Sanicula tienmuensis, Sanicula serrata, Sanicula elongata, Sanicula coerulescens, Sanicula petagnioides, Sanicula lamelligera, Sanicula orthacantha, Sanicula giraldii, Sanicula pengshuiensis, Sanicula oviformis,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50002372: Based on the initial data import
Zheng Yu Liu (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Y.Liu' in the authors string.
Men Lan Sheh (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Sheh' in the authors string.