Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
leucocarpum
ID:
410568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aitch. & Hemsl.) Manden.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 506 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409900



Common Names

  • Tetrataenium leucocarpum
  • White-fruit Tetrataenium
  • White-fruit Water-starwort


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Synonyms

  • Heracleum leucocarpum Aitch. & Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Tetrataenium leucocarpum (also called White-Fruited Tetrataenium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Himalayas and the Western Ghats. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrataenium leucocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrataenium leucocarpum is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrataenium leucocarpum is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tetrataenium leucocarpum

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

Tetrataenium leucocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium leucocarpum?

Tetrataenium leucocarpum

What is the common name of Tetrataenium leucocarpum?

White-Fruited Tetrataenium

Where is Tetrataenium leucocarpum found?

Tetrataenium leucocarpum 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.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944245-1: Based on the initial data import