Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
686427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Erf. : 176 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685760



Common Names

  • Falcaria vulgaris
  • Common Dagger-Leaf
  • Vulgar Falcaria


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Synonyms

  • Prionitis falcaria Dumort. [unknown]
  • Prionitis falcata Delarbre [unknown]
  • Sium falcaria L. [unknown]
  • Sium falcatum Dubois [unknown]
  • Selinum falcaria E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Seseli falcaria Crantz [unknown]
  • Bunium falcaria M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Carum falcaria Lange [unknown]
  • Critamus agrestis Besser [unknown]
  • Critamus falcaria Rchb. [unknown]
  • Drepanophyllum agreste Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Drepanophyllum falcaria Desv. [unknown]
  • Drepanophyllum sioides Wibel [unknown]
  • Falcaria agrestis (Hoffm.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Falcaria falcaria H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Falcaria glauca Dulac [unknown]
  • Falcaria neglectissima Klokov [unknown]
  • Falcaria persica Stapf & Wettst. ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Falcaria rivini Host [unknown]
  • Falcaria serrata St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Falcaria sioides Asch. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium falcaria Hegetschw. [unknown]

Description

Falcaria vulgaris (also called falcaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Falcaria vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Falcaria vulgaris is yellow, with a tubular corolla and 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, blackish-brown drupe. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Falcaria vulgaris is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Falcaria vulgaris

Falcaria vulgaris can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Falcaria vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Falcaria vulgaris?

Falcaria vulgaris

What is the common name of Falcaria vulgaris?

Vulgar Falcaria

What is the natural habitat of Falcaria vulgaris?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Falcaria 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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