Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ornata
ID:
412166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endl.) Druce

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 650 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411498

Common Names

  • Trachymene ornata
  • Ornate Trachymene
  • Ornate False Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Trachymene eriocarpa (F.Muell.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Cesatia ornata Endl. [unknown]
  • Didiscus eriocarpus (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Didiscus ornatus (Endl.) Domin [unknown]
  • Didiscus ornatus semilanatus J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Dimetopia eriocarpa F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Trachymene ornata semilanata (J.M.Black) H.Eichler [unknown]

Description

Trachymene ornata (also called Ornate Trachymene, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a thin stem and small white flowers, and grows in moist areas such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Trachymene ornata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachymene ornata is white with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachymene ornata is a herbaceous perennial that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Trachymene ornata

Trachymene ornata can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Trachymene ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachymene ornata?

Trachymene ornata

What is the common name of Trachymene ornata?

Ornate Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Trachymene ornata?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Trachymene genus

Trachymene montana, Trachymene moorei, Trachymene cussonii, Trachymene cyanantha, Trachymene dendrothrix, Trachymene didiscoides, Trachymene dusenii, Trachymene croniniana, Trachymene grandis, Trachymene erodioides, Trachymene flabellifolia, Trachymene geraniifolia, Trachymene glandulosa, Trachymene glaucifolia, Trachymene anisocarpa, Trachymene arfakensis, Trachymene acrotricha, Trachymene adenodes, Trachymene acerifolia, Trachymene austrocaledonica, Trachymene bialata, Trachymene bivestita, Trachymene celebica, Trachymene hookeri, Trachymene humilis, Trachymene incisa, Trachymene inflata, Trachymene koebrensis, Trachymene ceratocarpa, Trachymene clivicola, Trachymene coerulea, Trachymene composita, Trachymene valida, Trachymene villosa, Trachymene thysanocarpa, Trachymene tripartita, Trachymene umbratica, Trachymene tenuifolia, Trachymene sarasinorum, Trachymene scapigera, Trachymene leptophylla, Trachymene pulvilliforma, Trachymene pilbarensis, Trachymene pilosa, Trachymene psammophila, Trachymene pyrophila, Trachymene rigida, Trachymene rosulans, Trachymene rotundifolia, Trachymene procumbens,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849726-1: Based on the initial data import