Trigonosciadium brachytaenium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachytaenium
ID:
1043198
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Alava
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 513 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042536
Common Names
- Trigonosciadium
- Brachytaenium
- Trigonosciadium brachytaenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonosciadium brachytaenium (also called Brachytaenium Trigonosciadium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous species that is found in the Yunnan province of China. It is characterized by its erect, simple, and branched stems and has a yellowish-green to greenish-brown color. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonosciadium brachytaenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trigonosciadium brachytaenium are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonosciadium brachytaenium is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun if given sufficient water.
Where to Find Trigonosciadium brachytaenium
Trigonosciadium brachytaenium is native to Central and South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Species in the Trigonosciadium 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100375167: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Reino Olavi Alava (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alava' in the authors string.