Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
carvifolius
ID:
410315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Balansa) Hedge & Lamond

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 182 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409647



Common Names

  • Thecocarpus carvifolius
  • Carvifolius Thecocarpus
  • Carvifolius Bunchflower


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Synonyms

  • Echinophora carvifolia Boiss. & Balansa [unknown]

Description

Thecocarpus carvifolius (also called 'Carvi-leaved Thecocarpus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has a single stem that is covered in small hairs, and the leaves are linear and lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thecocarpus carvifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thecocarpus carvifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thecocarpus carvifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy.

Where to Find Thecocarpus carvifolius

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

Thecocarpus carvifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thecocarpus carvifolius?

Thecocarpus carvifolius

What is the common name of Thecocarpus carvifolius?

Carvifolius Thecocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Thecocarpus carvifolius?

It is found in dry, rocky places

Species in the Thecocarpus genus

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
Jenifer M. Lamond (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamond' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849375-1: Based on the initial data import