Sinocarum vaginatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 183 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069461
Common Names
- Sinocarum vaginatum
- Sheathed Sinocarum
- Sheathed Moon Carrot
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Sinocarum vaginatum (also called sheathed sinocarum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves and a stem with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sinocarum vaginatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinocarum vaginatum is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Sinocarum vaginatum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate spacing between plants. The plants will reach a mature height of up to 2 feet and should be spaced at least 12 inches apart. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be left to grow without additional care.
Where to Find Sinocarum vaginatum
Sinocarum vaginatum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the UK, and also in parts of Asia.
Species in the Sinocarum genus
Sinocarum acronemifolium, Sinocarum clarkeanum, Sinocarum woodii, Sinocarum sikkimense, Sinocarum staintonianum, Sinocarum pulchellum, Sinocarum longii, Sinocarum normanianum, Sinocarum bellum, Sinocarum digitatum, Sinocarum latifoliolatum, Sinocarum meeboldioides, Sinocarum cruciatum, Sinocarum vaginatum, Sinocarum filicinum, Sinocarum coloratum, Sinocarum dolichopodum, Sinocarum wolffianum,
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-1704762: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.