Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 345 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411088
Common Names
- Trigonosciadium tuberosum
- Tuberous Trigonosciadium
- Tuberous
Synonyms
- Heracleum mesopotamicum M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Trigonosciadium tuberosum (also called Tuberous Trigonosciadium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonosciadium tuberosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat fever and headache in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonosciadium tuberosum has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonosciadium tuberosum is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet, marshy areas. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.
Where to Find Trigonosciadium tuberosum
Trigonosciadium tuberosum is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Trigonosciadium tuberosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonosciadium tuberosum?
Trigonosciadium tuberosum
What is the common name of Trigonosciadium tuberosum?
Tuberous trigonosciadium
What is the distribution of Trigonosciadium tuberosum?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Trigonosciadium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,
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Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,