Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch. ex Popov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 338 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410805
Common Names
- Tianschaniella umbellulifera
- Umbelliferous Tianschaniella
- Umbelliferous Waxflower
Description
Tianschaniella umbellulifera (also called 'Umbel-bearing Tianschaniella', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Tianshan Mountains in Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces umbels of white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and meadows at elevations of 2,500 to 3,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tianschaniella umbellulifera 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
Tianschaniella umbellulifera has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tianschaniella umbellulifera can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring and replant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the plants should establish in a few weeks.
Where to Find Tianschaniella umbellulifera
Tianschaniella umbellulifera can be found in China.
Tianschaniella umbellulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tianschaniella umbellulifera?
Tianschaniella umbellulifera
What is the common name of Tianschaniella umbellulifera?
Umbellulifera
What is the natural habitat of Tianschaniella umbellulifera?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Tianschaniella genus
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Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
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Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
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Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
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Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,