Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontanum
ID:
618629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 51: 471 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617961



Common Names

  • Conium fontanum
  • Fountain Hemlock
  • Fontanum Hemlock


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Synonyms

  • Conium fontanum fontanum [unknown]

Description

Conium fontanum (also called Fontan's hemlock, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and grows in moist forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Conium fontanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conium fontanum var. alticola Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Conium fontanum var. silvaticum Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conium fontanum has small white flowers with a yellow labellum. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conium fontanum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Divide the clumps in spring and replant immediately.

Where to Find Conium fontanum

Conium fontanum is native to Europe and is found in dry meadows, grasslands and rocky areas.

Conium fontanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conium fontanum?

Conium fontanum

What is the common name of Conium fontanum?

Spring Hemlock Parsley

What is the natural habitat of Conium fontanum?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and open woods

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2734160: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.