Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nephrophyllum
ID:
410554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leute) Manden.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 505 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409886



Common Names

  • Tetrataenium nephrophyllum
  • Kidney-leaf Tetrataenium
  • Kidney-leaf Water-starwort


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Synonyms

  • Heracleum nephrophyllum Leute [unknown]

Description

Tetrataenium nephrophyllum (also called Kidney-leaf 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 nephrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrataenium nephrophyllum 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 nephrophyllum 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 nephrophyllum

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

Tetrataenium nephrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium nephrophyllum?

Tetrataenium nephrophyllum

What is the common name of Tetrataenium nephrophyllum?

Kidney-Leaved Tetrataenium

Where is Tetrataenium nephrophyllum found?

Tetrataenium nephrophyllum 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.
Gerfried Horand Leute (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leute' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944243-1: Based on the initial data import