Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikkimense
ID:
435247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.K.Mukh.) P.K.Mukh. & Constance

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 43 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434579



Common Names

  • Sikkim Saw-wort
  • Sinocarum Saw-wort
  • Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Acronema sikkimensis P.K.Mukh. [unknown]

Description

Sinocarum sikkimense (also called 'Sikkim Sinocarum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinocarum sikkimense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinocarum sikkimense 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

Sinocarum sikkimense is a slow-growing, rhizomatous plant that can be propagated by division. It can be grown in a wide range of water parameters, but prefers a temperature range of 22-28°C (72-82°F). It is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate, with moderate to high lighting. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate.

Where to Find Sinocarum sikkimense

Sinocarum sikkimense can be found in India and Bhutan.

Sinocarum sikkimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinocarum sikkimense?

Sinocarum sikkimense

What type of plant is Sinocarum sikkimense?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Sinocarum sikkimense?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
Prasanta Kumar Mukherjee (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Mukh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962502-1: Based on the initial data import