Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
vesiculosoalatum
ID:
393448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 527 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392780

Common Names

  • Vesiculosoalatum Pseudotrachydium
  • Vesiculosoalatum False-Parsley
  • Vesiculosoalatum False-Carrot

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Synonyms

  • Trachydium vesiculosoalatum Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Aulacospermum vesiculoso-alatum (Rech.f.) Kljuykov, Pimenov & V.N.Tikhom. [unknown]

Description

Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum (also called Vesiculosoalate Pseudotrachydium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along the banks of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum is used as a food source in some parts of Africa. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. 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.

Where to Find Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum

Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in the Mashonaland East and Mashonaland West provinces.

Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum?

Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum

What is the common name of Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum?

Vesiculosoalatum Pseudotrachydium

What is the natural habitat of Pseudotrachydium vesiculosoalatum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.