Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rech.f. & Riedl) Manden.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 505 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409887
Common Names
- Tetrataenium cardiocarpum
- Heart-fruit Tetrataenium
- Heart-fruit Water-starwort
Synonyms
- Heracleum cardiocarpum Rech.f. & Riedl [unknown]
Description
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum (also called Heart-fruited 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 cardiocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrataenium cardiocarpum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum 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 cardiocarpum
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum can be found in wetland areas in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium cardiocarpum?
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum
What is the common name of Tetrataenium cardiocarpum?
Heart-Fruited Tetrataenium
Where is Tetrataenium cardiocarpum found?
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Species in the Tetrataenium genus
Tetrataenium bivittatum,
Tetrataenium burmanicum,
Tetrataenium aquilegifolium,
Tetrataenium nephrophyllum,
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum,
Tetrataenium ceylanicum,
Tetrataenium hookerianum,
Tetrataenium lallii,
Tetrataenium lasiopetalum,
Tetrataenium rigens,
Tetrataenium sprengelianum,
Tetrataenium sublineare,
Tetrataenium wallichii,
Tetrataenium leucocarpum,
Tetrataenium canescens,
Tetrataenium grande,
Tetrataenium himalayense,
Tetrataenium nepalense,
Tetrataenium olgae,
Tetrataenium yunnanense,
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,