Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
sessiliflorus
ID:
507602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.L.Theob. & C.C.Tseng) R.L.Hartm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 956 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506934



Common Names

  • Cymopterus sessiliflorus
  • Sessile-flowered Cymopterus
  • Sessiliflorus Cymopterus


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Synonyms

  • Cymopterus breviradiatus (W.L.Theob. & C.C.Tseng) R.L.Hartm. [unknown]
  • Aletes macdougalii breviradiatus W.L.Theob. & C.C.Tseng [unknown]
  • Aletes sessiliflorus W.L.Theob. & C.C.Tseng [unknown]
  • Aletes macdougalii breviradiatus W.L.Theob. & C.C.Tseng [unknown]

Description

Cymopterus sessiliflorus (also called sessile-flowered springparsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to California, and grows in dry, open habitats, such as chaparral and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cymopterus sessiliflorus is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymopterus sessiliflorus is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymopterus sessiliflorus is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cymopterus sessiliflorus

Cymopterus sessiliflorus is native to the United States and can be found in the western states of Utah, Nevada, and California.

Cymopterus sessiliflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymopterus sessiliflorus?

Cymopterus sessiliflorus

What is the family of Cymopterus sessiliflorus?

Apiaceae

Where is Cymopterus sessiliflorus native to?

California

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

Ronald Lee Hartman (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hartm.' in the authors string.
William Louis Theobald (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Theob.' in the authors string.
Charles Chiao Tseng (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Tseng' in the authors string.