Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 232 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068552
Common Names
- Trachydium Roylei
- Roylei Trachydium
- Trachydium Roylei
Description
Trachydium roylei (also called Indian Asafoetida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a thick, fleshy, carrot-like root and an erect stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trachydium roylei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trachydium roylei has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachydium roylei is a perennial herb that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Trachydium roylei
Trachydium roylei can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe, particularly in the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Species in the Trachydium genus
Trachydium puberulum,
Trachydium szechuanense,
Trachydium variabile,
Trachydium cambodgianum,
Trachydium kopetdagense,
Trachydium roylei,
Trachydium simplicifolium,
Trachydium rubrinerve,
Trachydium tibetanicum,
Trachydium subnudum,
Trachydium trifoliatum,
Trachydium involucellatum,
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,