Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triternatum
ID:
1068571

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 227 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067909



Common Names

  • Lomatium triternatum
  • Three-Toothed Lomatium
  • Three-Toothed Desert Parsley


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Description

Lomatium triternatum (also called three-leaved lomatium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall, with alternate, compound leaves. The flowers are small and white and are clustered in umbels. It grows in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatium triternatum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lomatium triternatum sub. platycarpum (Torr.) Cronquist
Lomatium triternatum var. brevifolium (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias
Lomatium triternatum var. macrocarpum (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias
Lomatium triternatum for. lancifolium (H.St.John) H.St.John

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatium triternatum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Lomatium triternatum: Lomatium triternatum is a perennial herbaceous plant 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 triternatum

Lomatium triternatum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1700928: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' 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.