Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
357201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schkuhr) Lavrova & V.N.Tikhom.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 91(2): 93 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356533

Common Names

  • Kadenia dubia
  • Doubtful Kadenia
  • Dubious Kadenia

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Synonyms

  • Meum venosum Baill. [unknown]
  • Thysselinum cantabrigense Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Selinum lineare Schumach. [unknown]
  • Selinum pratense Spreng. [unknown]
  • Selinum laevicaule Stokes [unknown]
  • Selinum turfosum Baumg. [unknown]
  • Selinum venosum (W.D.J.Koch) Prantl [unknown]
  • Selinum cenolophioides Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Seseli venosum Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Seseli dubium Schkuhr [unknown]
  • Aethusa venosa Jess. [unknown]
  • Cnidium dubium (Schkuhr) Schmeil & Fitschen [unknown]
  • Cnidium sylvestre Grande [unknown]
  • Cnidium venosum W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Cnidium dubium Thell. [unknown]
  • Selinum dubium (Schkuhr) Leute [unknown]

Description

Kadenia dubia (also called 'Dubious Kadenia' and 'Dubious Kadenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in wet, marshy areas and has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kadenia dubia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadenia dubia has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters of three. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadenia dubia is a tropical shrub native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Kadenia dubia

Kadenia dubia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Kadenia dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kadenia dubia?

Kadenia dubia

What is the common name of Kadenia dubia?

Dubia Kadenia

What is the natural habitat of Kadenia dubia?

Moist forests and grasslands

Species in the Kadenia 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 kew-2334250: Based on the initial data import
Christian Schkuhr (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schkuhr' in the authors string.
Vadim Nikolaevich Tijomirov (1932-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.Tikhom.' in the authors string.
Tatiana Vladimirovna Lavrova (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavrova' in the authors string.