Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secacul
ID:
361509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Pimenov & Ostr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 153 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360841



Common Names

  • Leiotulus Secacul
  • Leiotulus
  • Secacul


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Synonyms

  • Malabaila pumila Boiss. [unknown]
  • Malabaila platyptera Boiss. [unknown]
  • Malabaila erbilensis Freyn & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum erbilensis (Freyn & Bornm.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Pastinaca grisea Stapf & Wettst. ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Pastinaca suaveolens Oken [unknown]
  • Pastinaca pumila Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca secacul [Soland.] [unknown]
  • Peucedanum pumilum (Viv. ex DC.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum griseum (Stapf & Wettst.) Parsa [unknown]
  • Tordylium secacul Mill. [unknown]
  • Heracleum marashicum Kit Tan & Yıldız [unknown]
  • Heracleum pumilum Viv. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Malabaila marashica (Kit Tan & Yıldız) Menemen [unknown]

Description

Leiotulus secacul (also called Secacul 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 secacul is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leiotulus secacul sub. aucheri (Boiss.) Pimenov & Ostr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiotulus secacul 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 secacul 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 secacul

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

Leiotulus secacul FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiotulus secacul?

Leiotulus secacul

What is the common name of Leiotulus secacul?

Secacul leiotulus

What is the habitat of Leiotulus secacul?

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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
T.A. Ostroumova (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ostr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:976582-1: Based on the initial data import