Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Manden.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Trudy Tbilissk. Bot. Inst. 20: 21 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434181
Common Names
- Semenovia dichotoma
- Dichotoma Semenovia
- Dichotoma Needleleaf
Description
Semenovia dichotoma (also called 'Forked Semenovia', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has ovate leaves with serrated margins and white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Semenovia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Semenovia dichotoma is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Semenovia dichotoma is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and moderate to high lighting. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Semenovia dichotoma
Semenovia dichotoma is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus region.
Semenovia dichotoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semenovia dichotoma?
Semenovia dichotoma
What are the common names of Semenovia dichotoma?
Forked Semenovia
What is the growth rate of Semenovia dichotoma?
Moderate
Species in the Semenovia genus
Semenovia macrocarpa,
Semenovia propinqua,
Semenovia lasiocarpa,
Semenovia frigida,
Semenovia dichotoma,
Semenovia heracleifolia,
Semenovia thomsonii,
Semenovia suffruticosa,
Semenovia subscaposa,
Semenovia radiata,
Semenovia alaica,
Semenovia vaginata,
Semenovia bucharica,
Semenovia heterodonta,
Semenovia pamirica,
Semenovia pimpinellioides,
Semenovia rubtzovii,
Semenovia tragioides,
Semenovia transiliensis,
Semenovia dasycarpa,
Semenovia pulvinata,
Semenovia dissectifolia,
Semenovia imbricata,
Semenovia vachanica,
Semenovia malcolmii,
Semenovia glabrior,
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,