Status:
valid
Authors:
M.F.Watson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 143 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434578
Common Names
- Wood's Saw-wort
- Sinocarum Saw-wort
- Saw-wort
Description
Sinocarum woodii (also called 'Wood's 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 woodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinocarum woodii is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinocarum woodii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Sinocarum woodii
Sinocarum woodii can be found in India and Bhutan.
Sinocarum woodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinocarum woodii?
Sinocarum woodii
What type of plant is Sinocarum woodii?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Sinocarum woodii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.