Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 449 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069464
Common Names
- Sinolimprichtia alpina
- Alpine Sinolimprichtia
- Alpine Moon Carrot
Description
Sinolimprichtia alpina (also called alpine sinolimprichtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Alps 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
Sinolimprichtia alpina is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sinolimprichtia alpina var. dissecta R.H.Shan & S.L.Liou
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinolimprichtia alpina is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinolimprichtia alpina 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 Sinolimprichtia alpina
Sinolimprichtia alpina can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the UK, and also in parts of Asia.
Species in the Sinolimprichtia genus
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,