Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Norman ex M.F.Watson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 141 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434581
Common Names
- Pretty Saw-wort
- Sinocarum Saw-wort
- Saw-wort
Description
Sinocarum pulchellum (also called 'Pretty Sinocarum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sinocarum pulchellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinocarum pulchellum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinocarum pulchellum is a slow-growing, rhizomatous plant that can be propagated by division. It can be grown in a wide range of water parameters, but prefers a temperature range of 22-28°C (72-82°F). It is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate, with moderate to high lighting. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate.
Where to Find Sinocarum pulchellum
Sinocarum pulchellum can be found in India and Bhutan.
Sinocarum pulchellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinocarum pulchellum?
Sinocarum pulchellum
What type of plant is Sinocarum pulchellum?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Sinocarum pulchellum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Sinocarum genus
Sinocarum acronemifolium,
Sinocarum clarkeanum,
Sinocarum woodii,
Sinocarum sikkimense,
Sinocarum staintonianum,
Sinocarum pulchellum,
Sinocarum longii,
Sinocarum normanianum,
Sinocarum bellum,
Sinocarum digitatum,
Sinocarum latifoliolatum,
Sinocarum meeboldioides,
Sinocarum cruciatum,
Sinocarum vaginatum,
Sinocarum filicinum,
Sinocarum coloratum,
Sinocarum dolichopodum,
Sinocarum wolffianum,
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
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.