Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
basicola
ID:
507438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heenan & Molloy) K.F.Chung

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 678 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506770



Common Names

  • Chaerophyllum basicola
  • Basicola
  • Chaerophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Oreomyrrhis basicola Heenan & Molloy [unknown]

Description

Chaerophyllum basicola (also called Basic chervil, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in moist grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaerophyllum basicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaerophyllum basicola has white flowers with a yellow center and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaerophyllum basicola is an herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Chaerophyllum basicola

Chaerophyllum basicola can be found in South America.

Chaerophyllum basicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaerophyllum basicola?

Chaerophyllum basicola

Where does Chaerophyllum basicola grow?

Chaerophyllum basicola grows in Europe and Asia.

What type of habitat does Chaerophyllum basicola prefer?

Chaerophyllum basicola prefers moist, shady areas.

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

Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.
Kuo Fang Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Chung' in the authors string.