Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reut. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.) Hand
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 247 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332374
Common Names
- Cachrys Boissieri
- Boissieri Cachrys
- Cachrys
Description
Cachrys boissieri (also called 'Boissier's Cachrys' and 'Boissier', among many other common names) is a herb native to Turkey. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, tropical forests and in disturbed areas. It is also found in coastal areas and in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cachrys boissieri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also known for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cachrys boissieri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cachrys boissieri is a terrestrial or epiphytic plant that is propagated by division. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cachrys boissieri
Cachrys boissieri is endemic to Turkey.
Cachrys boissieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cachrys boissieri?
Cachrys boissieri
What type of plant is Cachrys boissieri?
A perennial herb
Where does Cachrys boissieri grow?
It grows in Greece
Species in the Cachrys genus
Cachrys alpina,
Cachrys caspica,
Cachrys crassiloba,
Cachrys cristata,
Cachrys libanotis,
Cachrys pungens,
Cachrys scabra,
Cachrys sicula,
Cachrys aksekiensis,
Cachrys boissieri,
Cachrys microcarpos,
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,