Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lallii
ID:
410559

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Norman) Cauwet, Carb. & M.Farille

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Candollea 37: 558 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409891

Common Names

  • Tetrataenium lallii
  • Lall's Tetrataenium
  • Lall's Water-starwort

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Synonyms

  • Heracleum lallii C.Norman [unknown]

Description

Tetrataenium lallii (also called Lall's Tetrataenium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Himalayas and the Western Ghats. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrataenium lallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrataenium lallii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrataenium lallii 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 lallii

Tetrataenium lallii can be found in wetland areas in India, Nepal, and China.

Tetrataenium lallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium lallii?

Tetrataenium lallii

What is the common name of Tetrataenium lallii?

Lall's Tetrataenium

Where is Tetrataenium lallii found?

Tetrataenium lallii is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

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

Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.
Ann Marie Cauwet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cauwet' in the authors string.
Jacques Carbonnier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911542-1: Based on the initial data import