Status:
valid
Authors:
Pimenov & Aver.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 244: 252 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344623
Common Names
- Xyloselinum laoticum
- Xyloselinum
- Laoticum
Description
Xyloselinum laoticum (also called Lao Xyloselinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Laos and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xyloselinum laoticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xyloselinum laoticum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyloselinum laoticum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Xyloselinum laoticum
Xyloselinum laoticum is native to Laos, where it can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Xyloselinum laoticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyloselinum laoticum?
Xyloselinum laoticum
What is the common name of Xyloselinum laoticum?
Laos Parsley
Where is Xyloselinum laoticum found?
Xyloselinum laoticum is found in Laos.
Species in the Xyloselinum 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,