Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
arvense
ID:
619870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) Calest.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Webbia 1: 279 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619202



Common Names

  • Conopodium arvense
  • Arvense Conopodium
  • Arvense's Star Window Plant


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Synonyms

  • Conopodium majus ramosum (Costa) Silvestre [unknown]
  • Conopodium marcetii M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Conopodium marianum Marcet [unknown]
  • Conopodium ramosum Costa [unknown]
  • Heterotaenia arvensis Coss. [unknown]

Description

Conopodium arvense (also called Field Pignut, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and typically grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Conopodium arvense is an edible plant that is used in salads and soups. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin conditions. It is also used as a fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conopodium arvense is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and round in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conopodium arvense is a small, slow-growing succulent plant with a rosette of up to 5 cm in diameter. It is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, water only occasionally.

Where to Find Conopodium arvense

Conopodium arvense is native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Conopodium arvense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conopodium arvense?

Conopodium arvense

What type of plant is Conopodium arvense?

Herb

Where is Conopodium arvense native to?

Europe

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-2735339: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Vittorio Calestani (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calest.' in the authors string.