Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodopetalum
ID:
1320012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pimenov & Kljuykov) Hand

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 249 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332466



Common Names

  • Rhodopetalum Selinum
  • Himalayan Selinum
  • Indian Selinum


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Description

Selinum rhodopetalum (also called ‘Rhodopetalum Selinum’, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and is usually found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Selinum rhodopetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selinum rhodopetalum is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selinum rhodopetalum is a small shrub native to India. It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The shrub prefers partial shade and moderate watering.

Where to Find Selinum rhodopetalum

Selinum rhodopetalum is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Selinum rhodopetalum FAQ

What is the common name of Selinum rhodopetalum?

Rhodopetalum Selinum

What is the scientific name of Rhodopetalum Selinum?

Selinum rhodopetalum

What is the natural habitat of Selinum rhodopetalum?

Dry open woodlands and rocky hillsides

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

Ralf Hand (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.