Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
saniculifolium
ID:
657183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43: 225 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656515



Common Names

  • Dracosciadium saniculifolium
  • Sanicle-leaved Dracosciadium
  • Sanicle Dracosciadium


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Description

Dracosciadium saniculifolium (also called Sanicle Hedge Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit, with finely divided, fern-like leaves and umbels of small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Dracosciadium saniculifolium is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracosciadium saniculifolium are small and white, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracosciadium saniculifolium is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It has long, narrow, leathery leaves that are arranged in whorls around the stem. It produces small white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dracosciadium saniculifolium

Dracosciadium saniculifolium can be found in the Mediterranean.

Dracosciadium saniculifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracosciadium saniculifolium?

Dracosciadium saniculifolium

What is the common name of Dracosciadium saniculifolium?

Sanicle-leaved Dracosciadium

What is the natural habitat of Dracosciadium saniculifolium?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, growing in rocky or grassy places

Species in the Dracosciadium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777720: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.