Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lemmonii
ID:
633342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Coult. & Rose) Dorn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Man. Vasc. Pl. Wyoming 2: 1343 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632674



Common Names

  • Lemmon's Cymopterus
  • Cymopterus Lemmonii
  • Lemmon's Cymopterus


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Description

Cymopterus lemmonii (also called Lemmon's Springparsley, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cymopterus lemmonii 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

Cymopterus lemmonii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymopterus lemmonii is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seeds. Division should be done in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cymopterus lemmonii

Cymopterus lemmonii can be found in the western United States, including Utah, Nevada, California, and Arizona.

Cymopterus lemmonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymopterus lemmonii?

Cymopterus lemmonii

What is the common name of Cymopterus lemmonii?

Lemmon's Springparsley

What is the natural habitat of Cymopterus lemmonii?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Cymopterus genus

Cymopterus davidsonii, Cymopterus sessiliflorus, Cymopterus aboriginum, Cymopterus alpinus, Cymopterus anisatus, Cymopterus bakeri, Cymopterus basalticus, Cymopterus beckii, Cymopterus cinerarius, Cymopterus coulteri, Cymopterus davisii, Cymopterus deserticola, Cymopterus douglassii, Cymopterus duchesnensis, Cymopterus evertii, Cymopterus gilmanii, Cymopterus glaucus, Cymopterus globosus, Cymopterus glomeratus, Cymopterus goodrichii, Cymopterus hendersonii, Cymopterus humilis, Cymopterus lapidosus, Cymopterus lemmonii, Cymopterus longipes, Cymopterus macdougalii, Cymopterus megacephalus, Cymopterus minimus, Cymopterus newberryi, Cymopterus nivalis, Cymopterus petraeus, Cymopterus purpureus, Cymopterus ripleyi, Cymopterus rosei, Cymopterus terebinthinus, Cymopterus trotteri, Cymopterus williamsii, Cymopterus crawfordensis, Cymopterus spellenbergii,

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

Robert D. Dorn (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorn' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973396-1: Based on the initial data import