Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
539317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 102 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538649



Common Names

  • Anthriscus kotschyi
  • Kotschy's Chervil
  • Kotschy Chervil


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhodes kotschyi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Anthriscus sosnovskyi Schischk. [unknown]
  • Chaerefolium kotschyi (Boiss. & Balansa) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum kotschyi Fenzl ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Anthriscus kotschyi (also called Kotschy's Anthriscus, 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 kotschyi 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 kotschyi 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 kotschyi 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 kotschyi

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

Anthriscus kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthriscus kotschyi?

Anthriscus kotschyi

What are the common names of Anthriscus kotschyi?

Kotschy's Anthriscus

What is the habitat of Anthriscus kotschyi?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2641828: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.