Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cicutarium
ID:
666998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 924 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666330



Common Names

  • Cicutarium Eleutherospermum
  • Eleutherospermum Cicutarium
  • Cicutarium Eleutherospermum


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Synonyms

  • Physospermum cicutarium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Smyrnium cicutarium M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Eleutherospermum chrysanthum Sommier & Levier [unknown]
  • Eleutherospermum grandifolium K.Koch [unknown]
  • Hladnikia cicutaria Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Eleutherospermum cicutarium (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy leaves and stems that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is often found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eleutherospermum cicutarium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleutherospermum cicutarium is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleutherospermum cicutarium is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Eleutherospermum cicutarium

Eleutherospermum cicutarium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Eleutherospermum cicutarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleutherospermum cicutarium?

Eleutherospermum cicutarium

Where does Eleutherospermum cicutarium grow?

Eleutherospermum cicutarium is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the natural habitat of Eleutherospermum cicutarium?

Eleutherospermum cicutarium grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Species in the Eleutherospermum 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,

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