Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
velutinus
ID:
539381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 2: 73 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538713



Common Names

  • Anthriscus velutinus
  • Velvet Cow Parsley
  • Velvet Hedge Parsley


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Description

Anthriscus velutinus (also called Velvet 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 velutinus is a perennial herb that is used as a food source for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthriscus velutinus are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, and the leaves are oval-shaped and arranged in an alternate pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthriscus velutinus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Anthriscus velutinus

Anthriscus velutinus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Anthriscus velutinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthriscus velutinus?

Anthriscus velutinus

What are the common names of Anthriscus velutinus?

Velvety Anthriscus

What is the habitat of Anthriscus velutinus?

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-2641887: Based on the initial data import
Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.