Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephalum
ID:
576227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 494 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575559



Common Names

  • Small-headed Bupleurum
  • Small-headed Thoroughwax
  • Small-headed Hare's Ear


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Description

Bupleurum microcephalum (also called 'Small-Headed Hare's Ear', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem up to 50 cm tall. It has small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bupleurum microcephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bupleurum microcephalum has small, yellow flowers with purple bracts. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two long, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bupleurum microcephalum is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Bupleurum microcephalum

Bupleurum microcephalum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Bupleurum microcephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bupleurum microcephalum?

Bupleurum microcephalum

What is the family of Bupleurum microcephalum?

Apiaceae

Where is Bupleurum microcephalum native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

Species in the Bupleurum genus

Bupleurum abchasicum, Bupleurum acutifolium, Bupleurum aeneum, Bupleurum aenigma, Bupleurum aequiradiatum, Bupleurum affine, Bupleurum aira, Bupleurum aitchisonii, Bupleurum ajanense, Bupleurum alatum, Bupleurum album, Bupleurum aleppicum, Bupleurum alpigenum, Bupleurum americanum, Bupleurum anatolicum, Bupleurum andhricum, Bupleurum angulosum, Bupleurum angustissimum, Bupleurum antonii, Bupleurum apiculatum, Bupleurum asperuloides, Bupleurum atlanticum, Bupleurum aureum, Bupleurum badachschanicum, Bupleurum balansae, Bupleurum baldense, Bupleurum benoistii, Bupleurum bicaule, Bupleurum boissieri, Bupleurum boissieuanum, Bupleurum bourgaei, Bupleurum brachiatum, Bupleurum brevicaule, Bupleurum canaliculatum, Bupleurum candollei, Bupleurum canescens, Bupleurum capillare, Bupleurum cappadocicum, Bupleurum chaishoui, Bupleurum chevalieri, Bupleurum chinense, Bupleurum citrinum, Bupleurum clarkeanum, Bupleurum commelynoideum, Bupleurum commutatum, Bupleurum condensatum, Bupleurum constancei, Bupleurum contractum, Bupleurum croceum, Bupleurum dalhousieanum,

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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