Status:
valid
Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit.) V.N.Tikhom.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Biol. Nauki 6: 76 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347016
Description
Taeniopetalum arenarium (also called 'Sand Taeniopetalum', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and thin, hairy stems.
Uses & Benefits
Taeniopetalum arenarium is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various skin ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Taeniopetalum arenarium sub. borysthenicum (Klokov ex Schischk.) Pimenov & Ostr.
Taeniopetalum arenarium sub. neumayeri (Vis.) Pimenov & Ostr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taeniopetalum arenarium is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taeniopetalum arenarium is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Taeniopetalum arenarium
Taeniopetalum arenarium is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Taeniopetalum 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,