Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 242 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550242
Common Names
- Scaly Artedia
- Scaly Artedium
- Scaly Artedium-grass
Synonyms
- Tordylium arthedia Crantz [unknown]
- Ammi aethifolium Ledeb. [unknown]
- Daucus artedia Crantz [unknown]
Description
Artedia squamata (also called scaly artedia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a creeping rhizome and long-lived leaves. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Artedia squamata has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, as well as for its ornamental value. It can also be used as a ground cover and to provide shade in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artedia squamata has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artedia squamata is an evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will need more water in this situation. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Artedia squamata
Artedia squamata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Artedia squamata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artedia squamata?
Artedia squamata
What is the common name of Artedia squamata?
Scaly Artedia
What is the habitat of Artedia squamata?
It is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows
Species in the Artedia genus
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,