Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
involucellatum
ID:
1220792

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Shan & F.T.Pu

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 24: 313 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220130



Common Names

  • Trachydium involucellatum
  • Involucellatum Trachydium
  • Involucellatum Chinese Violet


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Description

Trachydium involucellatum (also called the 'White-flowered Trachydium', 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 2,000-4,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Trachydium involucellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachydium involucellatum is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, thin stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachydium involucellatum is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Trachydium involucellatum

Trachydium involucellatum can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Trachydium involucellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachydium involucellatum?

Trachydium involucellatum

What is the natural habitat of Trachydium involucellatum?

It is found in moist meadows and grasslands in Japan

What is the common name of Trachydium involucellatum?

Japanese trachydium

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50002909: Based on the initial data import
Ren Hwa Shan (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Shan' in the authors string.
Fa Ting Pu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Pu' in the authors string.