Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lasiopetalum
ID:
410560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Manden.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 504 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409892

Common Names

  • Tetrataenium lasiopetalum
  • Woolly-petal Tetrataenium
  • Woolly-petal Water-starwort

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Synonyms

  • Heracleum lasiopetalum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Tetrataenium lasiopetalum (also called Lasiopetalum 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 lavandulifolia 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

Tetrataenium lasiopetalum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrataenium lasiopetalum 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 lasiopetalum

Tetrataenium lasiopetalum can be found in wetland areas in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Tetrataenium lasiopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium lasiopetalum?

Tetrataenium lasiopetalum

What is the common name of Tetrataenium lasiopetalum?

Woolly-Petaled Tetrataenium

Where is Tetrataenium lasiopetalum found?

Tetrataenium lasiopetalum 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ida Mandenova (1908-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manden.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944242-1: Based on the initial data import