Cryptotaenia polygama - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygama
ID:
629183
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 57 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628515
Common Names
- Cryptotaenia polygama
- Polygama Cryptotaenia
- Cryptotaenia Polygama
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptotaenia polygama (also called Japanese Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 0.6 m. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptotaenia polygama is used as a food seasoning and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptotaenia polygama is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptotaenia polygama 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 polygama
Cryptotaenia polygama is native to Africa. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the continent.
Cryptotaenia polygama FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptotaenia polygama?
Cryptotaenia polygama
What type of plant is Cryptotaenia polygama?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Cryptotaenia polygama native to?
Japan, Korea, China
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746583: Based on the initial data import
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.