Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
704344

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Schmidt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 61 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703677



Common Names

  • Littoralis Glehnia
  • Glehnia Littoralis
  • Littoralis Glia


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Synonyms

  • Phellopterus littoralis Benth. [unknown]
  • Cymopterus glaber Black [unknown]
  • Cymopterus littoralis J.G.Cooper & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Phellopterus littoralis (J.G.Cooper & A.Gray) F.Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Glehnia littoralis (also called Beach Carrot, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Japan and is found in sandy beaches and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Glehnia littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glehnia littoralis sub. leiocarpa (Mathias) Hultén

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glehnia littoralis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown-black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glehnia littoralis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Glehnia littoralis

Glehnia littoralis is native to Japan. It can be found in coastal areas.

Glehnia littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glehnia littoralis?

Glehnia littoralis

Where is Glehnia littoralis found?

Glehnia littoralis is found in Japan, Korea, and China.

What type of plant is Glehnia littoralis?

Glehnia littoralis is a perennial herb.

Species in the Glehnia 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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