Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
triradiatum
ID:
1070152

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 2: 305 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069490



Common Names

  • Trachyspermum triradiatum
  • Three-rayed Trachyspermum
  • Three-rayed Moon Carrot


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Description

Trachyspermum triradiatum (also called Three-rayed Trachyspermum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial up to 1 meter tall. It is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 2000-3000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Trachyspermum triradiatum is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown as a hedge or a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachyspermum triradiatum is a small, white to yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachyspermum triradiatum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate spacing between plants. The plants will reach a mature height of up to 2 feet and should be spaced at least 12 inches apart. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be left to grow without additional care.

Where to Find Trachyspermum triradiatum

Trachyspermum triradiatum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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,