Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trilobum
ID:
361033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borkh. ex Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Wetterau 1: 384 (1799).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360365



Common Names

  • Laserwort Trilobum
  • Trilobum Laserwort
  • Laser Trilobum


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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium aquilegiifolium Jacq. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium carniolicum Bernh. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Laser aquilegifolium Roehl. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium trilobum L. [unknown]
  • Selinum aquilegifolium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Siler trilobum Crantz [unknown]
  • Siler alpinum Baumg. [unknown]
  • Siler aquilegifolium Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Angelica aquilegifolia (Jacq.) Lam. [unknown]
  • Angelica triloba Desf. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Laser trilobum (also called Three-lobed Laser, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Laser trilobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laser trilobum is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laser trilobum is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Laser trilobum

Laser trilobum can be found in Europe and western Asia. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Laser trilobum FAQ

What is the common name of Laser trilobum?

Three-lobed laser

What is the natural habitat of Laser trilobum?

Grasslands and scrublands

What are the edible parts of Laser trilobum?

Fruits and leaves

Species in the Laser 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-2340932: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Moritz Balthasar Borkhausen (1760-1806): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borkh.' in the authors string.