Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
verrucosum
ID:
395938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Láng

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syll. Pl. Nov. 1: 179 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395270



Common Names

  • Polycnemum verrucosum
  • Warty Polycnemum
  • Warty Yam


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Description

Polycnemum verrucosum (also called Rough 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 verrucosum is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polycnemum verrucosum 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 verrucosum 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 verrucosum

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

Polycnemum verrucosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycnemum verrucosum?

Polycnemum verrucosum

What is the common name of Polycnemum verrucosum?

Warty cudweed

Where is Polycnemum verrucosum native to?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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