Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
digitatum
ID:
635025

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Coll. Mém. 5: 44 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634357

Common Names

  • Cynosciadium Digitatum
  • Finger-Leaved Cynosciadium
  • Finger-Leaved Plant

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Description

Cynosciadium digitatum (also called Fingerleaf Cynosciadium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in moist woods and meadows. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 10 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Cynosciadium digitatum is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, inflammation and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynosciadium digitatum is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynosciadium digitatum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Cynosciadium digitatum

Cynosciadium digitatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Cynosciadium digitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynosciadium digitatum?

Cynosciadium digitatum

What is the common name of Cynosciadium digitatum?

Digitatum Cynosciadium

What is the natural habitat of Cynosciadium digitatum?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Cynosciadium genus

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,