Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cerefolium
ID:
539295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. Umbell. : 41 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538627



Common Names

  • Chervil
  • Garden Chervil
  • Hog's Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhodes cerefolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Scandix cerefolium L. [unknown]
  • Scandix tenuifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Selinum cerefolium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Anthriscus cerefolium longirostris (Bertol.) Cannon [unknown]
  • Anthriscus cerefolium trichosperma Nyman [unknown]
  • Anthriscus chaerophyllus St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus longirostris Bertol. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus sativa Besser [unknown]
  • Anthriscus trachysperma Rchb. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Anthriscus trichosperma Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cerefolium cerefolium Britton [unknown]
  • Cerefolium sativum Besser [unknown]
  • Cerefolium sylvestre Besser [unknown]
  • Cerefolium trichospermum Besser [unknown]
  • Chaerefolium cerefolium Schinz [unknown]
  • Chaerefolium trichospermum (Schinz & Thell.) Stankov [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum cerefolium Crantz [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum nemorosum Lag. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum sativum Lam. [unknown]

Description

Anthriscus cerefolium (also called Chervil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Anthriscus cerefolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthriscus cerefolium is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthriscus cerefolium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Anthriscus cerefolium

Anthriscus cerefolium can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Anthriscus cerefolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthriscus cerefolium?

Anthriscus cerefolium

What are the common names of Anthriscus cerefolium?

Chervil

What is the habitat of Anthriscus cerefolium?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

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,

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