Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Manden.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 42: 12 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508032
Common Names
- Tetrataenium canescens
- Canescens Tetrataenium
- Hoary Tetrataenium
Synonyms
- Heracleum hirsutum Edgew. [unknown]
- Heracleum canescens Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Tetrataenium canescens (also called Grey Tetrataenium, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is a small tree with narrow, green leaves and small cones.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrataenium canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrataenium canescens is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrataenium canescens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tetrataenium canescens
Tetrataenium canescens is native to Australia and can be found in the temperate grasslands and shrublands.
Tetrataenium canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium canescens?
Tetrataenium canescens
What is the common name of Tetrataenium canescens?
Hoary Tetrataenium
What is the natural habitat of Tetrataenium canescens?
Tetrataenium canescens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Tetrataenium genus
Tetrataenium bivittatum,
Tetrataenium burmanicum,
Tetrataenium aquilegifolium,
Tetrataenium nephrophyllum,
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum,
Tetrataenium ceylanicum,
Tetrataenium hookerianum,
Tetrataenium lallii,
Tetrataenium lasiopetalum,
Tetrataenium rigens,
Tetrataenium sprengelianum,
Tetrataenium sublineare,
Tetrataenium wallichii,
Tetrataenium leucocarpum,
Tetrataenium canescens,
Tetrataenium grande,
Tetrataenium himalayense,
Tetrataenium nepalense,
Tetrataenium olgae,
Tetrataenium yunnanense,
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,