Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
hookerianum
ID:
410557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) Manden.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tbilissk. Bot. Inst. 20: 18 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409889



Common Names

  • Tetrataenium hookerianum
  • Hooker's Tetrataenium
  • Hooker's Water-starwort


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Synonyms

  • Pastinaca hookeriana Wight [unknown]
  • Heracleum hookerianum Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Tetrataenium hookerianum (also called Hooker's 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 hookerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrataenium hookerianum 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 hookerianum 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 hookerianum

Tetrataenium hookerianum can be found in wetland areas in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Tetrataenium hookerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium hookerianum?

Tetrataenium hookerianum

What is the common name of Tetrataenium hookerianum?

Hooker's Tetrataenium

Where is Tetrataenium hookerianum found?

Tetrataenium hookerianum is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

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.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849311-1: Based on the initial data import