Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alexandrinus
ID:
361503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 399 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360835



Common Names

  • Leiotulus Alexandrinus
  • Leiotulus
  • Alexandrinus


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Synonyms

  • Malabaila suaveolens Coss. [unknown]
  • Malabaila numidica Coss. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum suaveolens (Coss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum numidicum (Coss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Malabaila suaveolens numidica (Coss.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Leiotulus alexandrinus (also called Alexandrian Leiotulus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Leiotulus alexandrinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiotulus alexandrinus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiotulus alexandrinus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leiotulus alexandrinus

Leiotulus alexandrinus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Leiotulus alexandrinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiotulus alexandrinus?

Leiotulus alexandrinus

What is the common name of Leiotulus alexandrinus?

Alexandrian leiotulus

What is the habitat of Leiotulus alexandrinus?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

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