Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
platycarpum
ID:
588870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischkin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 4: 30 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588202

Common Names

  • Caropodium platycarpum
  • Platycarpum Caropodium
  • Caropodium Platycarpum

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Synonyms

  • Stenodiptera platycarpa Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Grammosciadium platycarpum Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Caropodium platycarpum (also called 'Broad-fruited Caropodium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 10 cm tall and is covered with small, toothed leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Caropodium platycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caropodium platycarpum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bacopa acuta is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It should be grown in a pot with a well-draining, bark-based potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Caropodium platycarpum

Caropodium platycarpum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Caropodium platycarpum FAQ

What is Caropodium platycarpum?

Caropodium platycarpum is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Caropodium platycarpum found?

Caropodium platycarpum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Caropodium platycarpum?

Caropodium platycarpum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

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,