Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 128 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220087
Common Names
- Tongoloa pauciradiata
- Pauciradiata Tongoloa
- Pauciradiata Tongoloa Plant
Description
Tongoloa pauciradiata (also called the 'Few-rayed Tongoloa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to southwestern China, and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats at elevations of 2,500-4,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tongoloa pauciradiata is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tongoloa pauciradiata has yellow, daisy-like flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tongoloa pauciradiata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned once they reach a height of 5-7 cm.
Where to Find Tongoloa pauciradiata
Tongoloa pauciradiata can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Species in the Tongoloa genus
Tongoloa stewardii,
Tongoloa loloensis,
Tongoloa silaifolia,
Tongoloa zhongdianensis,
Tongoloa rubronervis,
Tongoloa taeniophylla,
Tongoloa dunnii,
Tongoloa gracilis,
Tongoloa tenuifolia,
Tongoloa elata,
Tongoloa rockii,
Tongoloa pauciradiata,
Tongoloa napifera,
Tongoloa filicaudicis,
Tongoloa smithii,
Tongoloa souliei,
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,