Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.L.Welsh & Goodrich) Cronquist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Intermount. Fl. 3A: 380 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632726
Common Names
- Trotter's Cymopterus
- Cymopterus Trotteri
- Trotter's Cymopterus
Synonyms
- Oreoxis trotteri S.L.Welsh & Goodrich [unknown]
Description
Cymopterus trotteri (also called Trotter'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 trotteri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymopterus trotteri is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymopterus trotteri is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring, as the plant will not tolerate frost. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can be harvested throughout the summer.
Where to Find Cymopterus trotteri
Cymopterus trotteri can be found in the western United States, including Utah, Nevada, California, and Arizona.
Cymopterus trotteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymopterus trotteri?
Cymopterus trotteri
What is the common name of Cymopterus trotteri?
Trotter's Springparsley
What is the natural habitat of Cymopterus trotteri?
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,