Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
anethoides
ID:
633214

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 4: 186, in nota. 1830 [late Sep 1830]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632546



Common Names

  • Cymbocarpum anethoides
  • Anise-like cymbocarpum
  • Anise-like cymbocarpum berry


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Synonyms

  • Tragosma foetida C.A.Mey. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Anethum cymbocarpum DC. [unknown]

Description

Cymbocarpum anethoides (also called Anise-scented Speedwell, Anise-scented Ivy, and Anise-scented Toadflax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, pale-blue flowers. It grows in sunny locations, such as rock crevices, walls, and banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbocarpum anethoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cymbocarpum anethoides are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbocarpum anethoides is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plants can also be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cymbocarpum anethoides

Cymbocarpum anethoides is found in Central and South America.

Cymbocarpum anethoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbocarpum anethoides?

Cymbocarpum anethoides

What is the common name of Cymbocarpum anethoides?

Dill-like snowberry

What is the native range of Cymbocarpum anethoides?

Central Asia

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,