Vicatia thibetica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Boissieu
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 53: 423 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069493
Common Names
- Vicatia thibetica
- Tibetan Vicatia
- Tibetan Moon Carrot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicatia thibetica (also called Tibetan Vicatia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub up to 2 meters tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 1500-2500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Vicatia thibetica 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 Vicatia thibetica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicatia thibetica 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 Vicatia thibetica
Vicatia thibetica can be found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Species in the Vicatia 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-1704803: Based on the initial data import
Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.