Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
majus
ID:
395913

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun ex Bogenh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24: 151 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395245



Common Names

  • Polycnemum majus
  • Great Polycnemum
  • Great Yam


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Description

Polycnemum majus (also called Greater Sea-Fennel, among many other common names) is an annual herb species of the Polycnemum genus. It is native to Europe and is found in moist grasslands and disturbed areas. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polycnemum majus is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polycnemum majus has small, white flowers and small, black, rounded seeds. The seedlings have a single, broad, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycnemum majus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Polycnemum majus

Polycnemum majus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Polycnemum majus FAQ

What is the common name of Polycnemum majus?

Greater Sea-spurrey

What is the native range of Polycnemum majus?

Europe and North Africa

What is the growth habit of Polycnemum majus?

Herbaceous annual

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409136: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
Carl Bogenhard (1811-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogenh.' in the authors string.