Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sm.) Pimenov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia 3(1): 37 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347028
Uses & Benefits
Taeniopetalum obtusifolium is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taeniopetalum obtusifolium has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taeniopetalum obtusifolium is a tropical plant native to India. It is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Taeniopetalum obtusifolium
Taeniopetalum obtusifolium is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Taeniopetalum obtusifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taeniopetalum obtusifolium?
Taeniopetalum obtusifolium
What is the common name of Taeniopetalum obtusifolium?
Obtusifolium Taeniopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Taeniopetalum obtusifolium?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Taeniopetalum genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,
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Acronema alpinum,
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