Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
propinqua
ID:
434841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aitch.) Manden.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tbilissk. Bot. Inst. 20: 23 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434173



Common Names

  • Semenovia propinqua
  • Propinqua Semenovia
  • Propinqua Needleleaf


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Description

Semenovia propinqua (also called 'Close-Growing 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 propinqua is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Semenovia propinqua 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semenovia propinqua 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 propinqua

Semenovia propinqua is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus region.

Semenovia propinqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semenovia propinqua?

Semenovia propinqua

What are the common names of Semenovia propinqua?

Proximate Semenovia

What is the growth rate of Semenovia propinqua?

Moderate

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

Ida Mandenova (1908-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manden.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:848431-1: Based on the initial data import