Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nodiflorus
ID:
411772

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 104 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411104

Common Names

  • Trochiscanthes nodiflorus
  • Nodiflorous Trochiscanthes
  • Nodiflorous

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum nodiflorum All. [valid]
  • Magdaris nodiflora (Vill.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Podopetalum nodiflorum Gaudin [unknown]
  • Smyrnium nodiflorum All. [unknown]
  • Silerium nodiflorum (All.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Angelica paniculata Lam. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum nodiflorum Vill. [unknown]

Description

Trochiscanthes nodiflorus (also called Nodiflorous Trochiscanthes, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trochiscanthes nodiflorus 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

The flower of Trochiscanthes nodiflorus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trochiscanthes nodiflorus is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet, marshy areas. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.

Where to Find Trochiscanthes nodiflorus

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

Trochiscanthes nodiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trochiscanthes nodiflorus?

Trochiscanthes nodiflorus

What is the common name of Trochiscanthes nodiflorus?

Nodiflorous trochiscanthes

What is the distribution of Trochiscanthes nodiflorus?

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

Species in the Trochiscanthes 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,

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