Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
subinodorum
ID:
692151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire, Weiller & Wilczek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 26: 121 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691484

Common Names

  • Subinodorum Foeniculum
  • Foeniculum Subinodorum
  • Subinodorum

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Synonyms

  • Foeniculum vulgare subinodorum (Maire, Weiller & Wilczek) Ibn Tattou [unknown]
  • Foeniculum vulgare subinodorum (Maire, Weiller & Wilczek) Maire [unknown]

Description

Foeniculum subinodorum (also called 'Fennel', among many other common names) is an evergreen, aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has feathery, bluish-green foliage and produces clusters of yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Foeniculum subinodorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Foeniculum subinodorum has small, yellow flowers that are umbel-shaped. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are short and bushy with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Foeniculum subinodorum is an evergreen, perennial, herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Foeniculum subinodorum

Foeniculum subinodorum is native to tropical Africa.

Foeniculum subinodorum FAQ

What are the common names of Foeniculum subinodorum?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Foeniculum subinodorum?

It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America

What are the characteristics of Foeniculum subinodorum?

It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a creeping, branching stem.

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-2813601: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Ernst Wilczek (1867-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilczek' in the authors string.
Marc Weiller (1880-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weiller' in the authors string.