Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner ex C.B.Clarke) Manden.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 41: 46 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409888
Common Names
- Tetrataenium ceylanicum
- Ceylonese Tetrataenium
- Ceylonese Water-starwort
Synonyms
- Sium lobatum Moon [unknown]
- Heracleum ceylanicum Gardner ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Heracleum sprengelianum Thwaites [unknown]
Description
Tetrataenium ceylanicum (also called Ceylon Tetrataenium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrataenium ceylanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrataenium ceylanicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, thin, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrataenium ceylanicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.
Where to Find Tetrataenium ceylanicum
Tetrataenium ceylanicum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, Nepal, and China.
Tetrataenium ceylanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium ceylanicum?
Tetrataenium ceylanicum
What is the common name of Tetrataenium ceylanicum?
Ceylon Tetrataenium
Where is Tetrataenium ceylanicum found?
Tetrataenium ceylanicum is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
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,