Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamata
ID:
550910

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


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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.

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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,

References