Tongoloa rubronervis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Liu
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27: 69 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069479
Common Names
- Tongoloa rubronervis
- Red-veined Tongoloa
- Red-veined Moon Carrot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tongoloa rubronervis (also called red-veined tongoloa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Yunnan region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves and a stem with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tongoloa rubronervis is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil. The essential oil is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tongoloa rubronervis is a small, white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tongoloa rubronervis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate spacing between plants. The plants will reach a mature height of up to 2 feet and should be spaced at least 12 inches apart. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be left to grow without additional care.
Where to Find Tongoloa rubronervis
Tongoloa rubronervis is native to China, and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Xizang.
Species in the Tongoloa genus
Tongoloa stewardii, Tongoloa loloensis, Tongoloa silaifolia, Tongoloa zhongdianensis, Tongoloa rubronervis, Tongoloa taeniophylla, Tongoloa dunnii, Tongoloa gracilis, Tongoloa tenuifolia, Tongoloa elata, Tongoloa rockii, Tongoloa pauciradiata, Tongoloa napifera, Tongoloa filicaudicis, Tongoloa smithii, Tongoloa souliei,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1704787: Based on the initial data import
S. Liang Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Liu' in the authors string.