Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raf.) K.M.Pryer & L.R.Phillippe
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 67: 703 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068991
Common Names
- Sanicula Odorata
- Sanicula
- Odorata
Description
Sanicula odorata (also called Fragrant Sanicle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to East Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sanicula odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sanicula odorata are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons, and the first true leaves are divided into three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sanicula odorata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Sanicula odorata
Sanicula odorata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.
Species in the Sanicula genus
Sanicula deserticola,
Sanicula elata,
Sanicula epipactis,
Sanicula crassicaulis,
Sanicula azorica,
Sanicula kaiensis,
Sanicula liberta,
Sanicula mariversa,
Sanicula graveolens,
Sanicula europaea,
Sanicula uralensis,
Sanicula hoffmannii,
Sanicula marilandica,
Sanicula rubriflora,
Sanicula arctopoides,
Sanicula arguta,
Sanicula bipinnata,
Sanicula bipinnatifida,
Sanicula canadensis,
Sanicula kauaiensis,
Sanicula laciniata,
Sanicula maritima,
Sanicula peckiana,
Sanicula purpurea,
Sanicula sandwicensis,
Sanicula saxatilis,
Sanicula smallii,
Sanicula tracyi,
Sanicula trifoliata,
Sanicula tuberosa,
Sanicula chinensis,
Sanicula odorata,
Sanicula tienmusis,
Sanicula rugulosa,
Sanicula astrantiifolia,
Sanicula tuberculata,
Sanicula hacquetioides,
Sanicula tienmuensis,
Sanicula serrata,
Sanicula elongata,
Sanicula coerulescens,
Sanicula petagnioides,
Sanicula lamelligera,
Sanicula orthacantha,
Sanicula giraldii,
Sanicula pengshuiensis,
Sanicula oviformis,
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,