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-0000588203
Common Names
- Caropodium pterocarpum
- Pterocarpum Caropodium
- Caropodium Pterocarpum
Synonyms
- Stenodiptera armena Bordz. [unknown]
- Stenodiptera pterocarpa Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Caropodium armenum Schischkin [unknown]
- Caropodium pterocarpum schischkinii V.M.Vinogr. & Tamamsch. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum armenum (Bordz.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Grammosciadium pterocarpum Boiss. [unknown]
- Grammosciadium schischkinii (V.M.Vinogr. & Tamamsch.) V.M.Vinogr. [unknown]
Description
Caropodium pterocarpum (also called 'Winged-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 20 cm tall and is covered with small, toothed leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Caropodium pterocarpum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Caropodium pterocarpum sub. sivasicum (Bani) Bani & M.A.Koch
Caropodium pterocarpum sub. bilgilii (Bani) Bani & M.A.Koch
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caropodium pterocarpum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bacopa albida 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 pterocarpum
Caropodium pterocarpum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Caropodium pterocarpum FAQ
What is Caropodium pterocarpum?
Caropodium pterocarpum is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Caropodium pterocarpum found?
Caropodium pterocarpum is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Caropodium pterocarpum?
Caropodium pterocarpum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
Species in the Caropodium 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,