Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 239 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067906
Common Names
- Lomatium suksdorfii
- Suksdorf's Lomatium
- Suksdorf's Desert Parsley
Description
Lomatium suksdorfii (also called Suksdorf's Lomatium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatium suksdorfii has been used to treat colds, sore throats, and other respiratory ailments. It can also be used as a tea or tincture for medicinal purposes. It has antiseptic, diuretic, and laxative properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomatium suksdorfii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Lomatium suksdorfii: Lomatium suksdorfii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to western North America. It grows in dry, rocky soils and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Lomatium suksdorfii
Lomatium suksdorfii is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on slopes and ridges.
Species in the Lomatium genus
Lomatium dissectum,
Lomatium foeniculaceum,
Lomatium brandegeei,
Lomatium hooveri,
Lomatium grayi,
Lomatium packardiae,
Lomatium roseanum,
Lomatium sandbergii,
Lomatium bentonitum,
Lomatium tamanitchii,
Lomatium ochoense,
Lomatium orientale,
Lomatium ambiguum,
Lomatium bicolor,
Lomatium bradshawii,
Lomatium californicum,
Lomatium canbyi,
Lomatium caruifolium,
Lomatium ciliolatum,
Lomatium columbianum,
Lomatium congdonii,
Lomatium cous,
Lomatium cusickii,
Lomatium cuspidatum,
Lomatium dasycarpum,
Lomatium donnellii,
Lomatium eastwoodiae,
Lomatium engelmannii,
Lomatium farinosum,
Lomatium geyeri,
Lomatium gormanii,
Lomatium greenmanii,
Lomatium hallii,
Lomatium hendersonii,
Lomatium howellii,
Lomatium idahoense,
Lomatium insulare,
Lomatium junceum,
Lomatium juniperinum,
Lomatium laevigatum,
Lomatium latilobum,
Lomatium lucidum,
Lomatium marginatum,
Lomatium martindalei,
Lomatium minimum,
Lomatium minus,
Lomatium mohavense,
Lomatium nevadense,
Lomatium nudicaule,
Lomatium nuttallii,
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,