Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
aromaticum
ID:
599606

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 259 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598938



Common Names

  • Chaerophyllum aromaticum
  • Sweet Chervil
  • Sweet Cow Parsley


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhis aromatica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sikira aromatica (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Scandix tinctoria Scop. [unknown]
  • Selinum aromaticum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Scandix aromatica Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum euboeum Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Chaerophyllum aromaticum (also called 'Aromatic Chaerophyllum', among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant with aromatic stems and leaves. It is native to South America, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chaerophyllum aromaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaerophyllum aromaticum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with round, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Chaerophyllum aromaticum: Chaerophyllum aromaticum is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Chaerophyllum aromaticum

Chaerophyllum aromaticum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Chaerophyllum aromaticum FAQ

What is the common name of Chaerophyllum aromaticum?

Sweet Cicely

What is the scientific name of Sweet Cicely?

Chaerophyllum aromaticum

What is the family of Sweet Cicely?

Apiaceae

Species in the Chaerophyllum genus

Chaerophyllum andicola, Chaerophyllum argenteum, Chaerophyllum australianum, Chaerophyllum azorellaceum, Chaerophyllum basicola, Chaerophyllum borneense, Chaerophyllum brevipes, Chaerophyllum buwaldianum, Chaerophyllum colensoi, Chaerophyllum daucoides, Chaerophyllum eriopodum, Chaerophyllum guatemalense, Chaerophyllum gunnii, Chaerophyllum involucratum, Chaerophyllum lineare, Chaerophyllum nanhuense, Chaerophyllum novae-zelandiae, Chaerophyllum orizabae, Chaerophyllum papuanum, Chaerophyllum plicatum, Chaerophyllum pulvinificum, Chaerophyllum pumilum, Chaerophyllum ramosum, Chaerophyllum sessiliflorum, Chaerophyllum taiwanianum, Chaerophyllum tolucanum, Chaerophyllum aksekiense, Chaerophyllum angelicifolium, Chaerophyllum aromaticum, Chaerophyllum astrantiae, Chaerophyllum atlanticum, Chaerophyllum aurantiacum, Chaerophyllum aureum, Chaerophyllum azoricum, Chaerophyllum bobrovii, Chaerophyllum borodini, Chaerophyllum bulbosum, Chaerophyllum byzantinum, Chaerophyllum coloratum, Chaerophyllum confusum, Chaerophyllum creticum, Chaerophyllum crinitum, Chaerophyllum dasycarpum, Chaerophyllum elegans, Chaerophyllum hakkiaricum, Chaerophyllum heldreichii, Chaerophyllum hirsutum, Chaerophyllum humile, Chaerophyllum karsianum, Chaerophyllum khorossanicum,

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,

References