Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde [Engler] 9(III 2): 829. 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068300
Common Names
- Lefebvrea angustisecta
- Narrowly-divided Lefebvrea
- Narrowly-divided False Parsley
Description
Lefebvrea angustisecta (also called Narrow-Sectioned Lefebvrea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Lefebvrea angustisecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lefebvrea angustisecta has small white flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lefebvrea angustisecta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lefebvrea angustisecta
Lefebvrea angustisecta is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Species in the Lefebvrea genus
Lefebvrea longipedicellata,
Lefebvrea abyssinica,
Lefebvrea grantii,
Lefebvrea stenosperma,
Lefebvrea atropurpurea,
Lefebvrea oblongisecta,
Lefebvrea tenuis,
Lefebvrea angustisecta,
Lefebvrea droopii,
Lefebvrea brachystyla,
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,