Turgeniopsis foeniculacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foeniculacea
ID:
411911
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 53 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411243
Common Names
- Turgeniopsis foeniculacea
- Foeniculacea Turgeniopsis
- Turgeniopsis
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- Turgenia foeniculacea Fenzl [unknown]
- Glochidotheca foeniculacea Fenzl [unknown]
Description
Turgeniopsis foeniculacea (also called Foeniculacea Turgeniopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has a single stem, with multiple inflorescences. The leaves are ovate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Turgeniopsis foeniculacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Turgeniopsis foeniculacea 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Turgeniopsis foeniculacea is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Turgeniopsis foeniculacea
Turgeniopsis foeniculacea is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Turgeniopsis foeniculacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turgeniopsis foeniculacea?
Turgeniopsis foeniculacea
What type of plant is Turgeniopsis foeniculacea?
Herb
Where is Turgeniopsis foeniculacea native to?
South East Asia
Species in the Turgeniopsis 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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849904-1: Based on the initial data import