Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 258 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598957
Common Names
- Bulbous Chervil
- Bulbous Chaerophyllum
- Bulbous Parsley
Synonyms
- Myrrhis tuberosa Jundz. [unknown]
- Polgidon bulbosum (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Selinum bulbosum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Scandix bulbosa Roth [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum bulbosum caucasicum Fisch. ex Hoffm. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum caucasicum (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) Schischk. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum laevigatum Vis. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum neglectum W.J.Zinger [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum rapaceum Alef. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum verticillatum Pers. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum bulbosum glabrum Cheshm. & Delip. [unknown]
Description
Chaerophyllum bulbosum (also called 'Bulbous Chaerophyllum', among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant with bulbous stems and leaves. It is native to South America, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chaerophyllum bulbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaerophyllum bulbosum sub. prescottii (DC.) Nyman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaerophyllum bulbosum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaerophyllum bulbosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chaerophyllum bulbosum
Chaerophyllum bulbosum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Chaerophyllum bulbosum FAQ
What is the common name of Chaerophyllum bulbosum?
Bulbous Chervil
What is the scientific name of Bulbous Chervil?
Chaerophyllum bulbosum
What is the family of Bulbous Chervil?
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,