Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire) P.Vargas & Jim.Mejías
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 212: 75 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342638
Common Names
- Involucratum Modesciadium
- Involucratum Modesciadium Plant
- Modesciadium Plant
Description
Modesciadium involucratum (also called False Parsley, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and feathery, light green leaves. It typically grows in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Modesciadium involucratum is used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Modesciadium involucratum has white flowers with a yellow center and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Modesciadium involucratum is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Modesciadium involucratum
Modesciadium involucratum is native to Turkey.
Modesciadium involucratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Modesciadium involucratum?
Modesciadium involucratum
What is the common name of Modesciadium involucratum?
Involucratum Modesciadium
What is the natural habitat of Modesciadium involucratum?
Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands
Species in the Modesciadium genus
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,