Trachyspermum scaberulum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaberulum
ID:
1070149
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) H.Wolff
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 713 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069487
Common Names
- Trachyspermum scaberulum
- Rough Trachyspermum
- Rough Moon Carrot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trachyspermum scaberulum (also called Rough Trachyspermum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial up to 1 meter tall. It is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 2000-3000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Trachyspermum scaberulum is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown as a hedge or a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trachyspermum scaberulum var. ambrosiifolium (Franch.) ShanFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trachyspermum scaberulum is a small, white to yellowish-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
Trachyspermum scaberulum 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 Trachyspermum scaberulum
Trachyspermum scaberulum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Species in the Trachyspermum genus
Trachyspermum ammi, Trachyspermum anethifolium, Trachyspermum baluchistanicum, Trachyspermum stewartii, Trachyspermum pimpinelloides, Trachyspermum podlechii, Trachyspermum microcarpum, Trachyspermum villosum, Trachyspermum clavatum, Trachyspermum confusum, Trachyspermum falconeri, Trachyspermum halophilum, Trachyspermum paktianum, Trachyspermum khasianum, Trachyspermum gedrosiacum, Trachyspermum roxburghianum, Trachyspermum scaberulum, Trachyspermum triradiatum,
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-1704797: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.