Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
bivittatum
ID:
410516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Boissieu) Manden.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 41: 45 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409848



Common Names

  • Tetrataenium bivittatum
  • Two-striped Tetrataenium
  • Two-striped Water-starwort


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Synonyms

  • Heracleum bivittatum H.Boissieu [unknown]
  • Peucedanum angelicoides H.Wolff ex Kretschmer [unknown]

Description

Tetrataenium bivittatum (also called Two-veined Tetrataenium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrataenium bivittatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrataenium bivittatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrataenium bivittatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tetrataenium bivittatum

Tetrataenium bivittatum is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Tetrataenium bivittatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium bivittatum?

Tetrataenium bivittatum

What is the common name of Tetrataenium bivittatum?

Two-striped pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Tetrataenium bivittatum?

It is found in wet, sandy soils in open areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Ida Mandenova (1908-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manden.' in the authors string.
Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943615-1: Based on the initial data import