Status:
valid
Authors:
Drude
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 189 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628498
Common Names
- Cryptotaenia africana
- Africana Cryptotaenia
- Cryptotaenia Africana
Synonyms
- Myrrhodes africana Kuntze [unknown]
- Anthriscus africana Hook.f. [unknown]
- Deringa africana Koso-Pol. [unknown]
Description
Cryptotaenia africana (also called African Parsley, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is found in tropical regions of Africa and is an annual herb with white flowers. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptotaenia africana is used as a food seasoning and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptotaenia africana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptotaenia africana is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Cryptotaenia africana
Cryptotaenia africana is native to Africa. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the continent.
Cryptotaenia africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptotaenia africana?
Cryptotaenia africana
What type of plant is Cryptotaenia africana?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Cryptotaenia africana native to?
Africa
Species in the Cryptotaenia 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,