Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
schaffneriana
ID:
1069032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 24: 48 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068370



Common Names

  • Lilaeopsis schaffneriana
  • Schaffner's Lilaeopsis
  • Schaffner's False Parsley


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Description

Lilaeopsis schaffneriana (also called Schaffner's Lilaeopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in wet, marshy areas. It is an herbaceous perennial with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lilaeopsis schaffneriana 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

Lilaeopsis schaffneriana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilaeopsis schaffneriana 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 Lilaeopsis schaffneriana

Lilaeopsis schaffneriana is native to the southeastern United States and is found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140095-2: Based on the initial data import