Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 25bis: 81 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372883
Common Names
- Microsciadium minutum
- Microsciadium
- Minutum
Synonyms
- Azorella minuta (d'Urv.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Carum minutum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Cuminum minutum d'Urv. [unknown]
Description
Microsciadium minutum (also called Minute Microsciadium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Microsciadium minutum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microsciadium minutum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microsciadium minutum is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Microsciadium minutum
Microsciadium minutum is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Microsciadium minutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsciadium minutum?
Microsciadium minutum
What is the common name of Microsciadium minutum?
Small Microsciadium
What is the natural habitat of Microsciadium minutum?
It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in wet, sandy soils
Species in the Microsciadium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,