Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycarpos
ID:
591791

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 241 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591123



Common Names

  • Bastard-cabbage
  • Bastard-saxifrage
  • Common Knawel


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Synonyms

  • Orlaya platycarpos W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Ageomoron royenii (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Caucalis lappula Grande [unknown]
  • Caucalis latifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Caucalis linearifolia Req. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Caucalis platycarpos muricata (Bisch. ex Čelak.) V.N.Tikhom. [unknown]
  • Caucalis queralti Sennen [unknown]
  • Caucalis royenii Crantz [unknown]
  • Caucalis tenuifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Conium royenii L. [unknown]
  • Daucus caucalis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Daucus lappula Weber [unknown]
  • Daucus platycarpos Scop. [unknown]
  • Daucus royenii Baill. [unknown]
  • Caucalis maritima Lam. [unknown]
  • Caucalis daucoides muricata Tamamsch. [unknown]
  • Caucalis platycarpos muricata Holub [unknown]

Description

Caucalis platycarpos (also called Broad-leaved Caucalis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands at elevations of 0-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Caucalis platycarpos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caucalis platycarpos sub. bischoffii (Koso-Pol.) Soó

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caucalis platycarpos has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caucalis platycarpos is a semi-evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Caucalis platycarpos

Caucalis platycarpos is found in Europe.

Caucalis platycarpos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caucalis platycarpos?

Caucalis platycarpos

What are the common names of Caucalis platycarpos?

Couch-grass, Creeping-grass, and Knotted-grass

What are the uses of Caucalis platycarpos?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant

Species in the Caucalis 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,

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