Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
carnosula
ID:
361324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) J.W.Dawson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 5: 405 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360656

Common Names

  • Carnosula
  • Lignocarpa Carnosula
  • Fleshy Lignocarpa

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum carnosulum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Anisotome carnosula Cockayne & Laing [unknown]
  • Gingidium carnosulum (Hook.f.) J.W.Dawson [unknown]

Description

Lignocarpa carnosula (also called Carnose Lignocarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lignocarpa carnosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lignocarpa carnosula has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lignocarpa carnosula is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Clumps can be carefully divided and replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Lignocarpa carnosula

Lignocarpa carnosula is native to tropical Africa.

Lignocarpa carnosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lignocarpa carnosula?

Lignocarpa carnosula

What is the common name of Lignocarpa carnosula?

Carnosula

What is the natural habitat of Lignocarpa carnosula?

Tropical forests

Species in the Lignocarpa 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Wyndham Dawson (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Dawson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:844309-1: Based on the initial data import