Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
361396

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Coll. Mém. 5: 67 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360728



Common Names

  • Lecokia cretica
  • Cretan Lecokia
  • Cretan Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Scandix latifolia Sm. [unknown]
  • Apolgusa cretica (Lam.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Athamanta cervariifolia Viv. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cachrys cretica Lam. [unknown]
  • Conilaria cretica (Lam.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Lecokia cretica (also called Cretan Lecokia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lecokia cretica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lecokia cretica is a white or yellowish-white color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lecokia cretica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lecokia cretica

Lecokia cretica can be found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Lecokia cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lecokia cretica?

Lecokia cretica

What is the common name of Lecokia cretica?

Cretan Willow

What is the natural habitat of Lecokia cretica?

Moist, shady areas in forests and along streams

Species in the Lecokia 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,