Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ovatilobum
ID:
411832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn & Williams) Alava

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34: 192 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411164

Common Names

  • Tricholaser ovatilobum
  • Ovate-lobed Tricholaser
  • Ovate-lobed Waxflower

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Synonyms

  • Tricholaser afghanicum Gilli [unknown]
  • Ducrosia ovatiloba Dunn & R.Williams [unknown]

Description

Tricholaser ovatilobum (also called Tricholaser ovatilobum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and wet meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are linear and have a hairy surface.

Uses & Benefits

Tricholaser ovatilobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricholaser ovatilobum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricholaser ovatilobum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tricholaser ovatilobum

Tricholaser ovatilobum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and parts of Africa.

Tricholaser ovatilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricholaser ovatilobum?

Tricholaser ovatilobum

What is the common name of Tricholaser ovatilobum?

Ovatilobous tricholaser

What is the distribution of Tricholaser ovatilobum?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

Species in the Tricholaser 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

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Samuel Williams (1743-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Williams' in the authors string.
Reino Olavi Alava (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alava' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849843-1: Based on the initial data import