Status:
valid
Authors:
W.D.J.Koch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 108 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372823
Common Names
- Molopospermum peloponnesiacum
- Peloponnesian Molopospermum
- Peloponnesian Hemp-nettle
Synonyms
- Ligusticum brancionis Schrank [unknown]
- Laserpitium peloponnense Vest [unknown]
- Ligusticum cicutarium Lam. [unknown]
- Ligusticum peloponesiacum Scop. [unknown]
- Ligusticum peloponnesiacum L. [unknown]
- Ligusticum peloponnense Lam. [unknown]
- Molopospermum cicutarium DC. [unknown]
- Pleurospermum cicutarium D.Dietr. [unknown]
- Cicutaria peloponnesiaca Kuntze [unknown]
- Cicutaria verticillata Moench [unknown]
Description
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum (also called Peloponnesian Molopospermum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum sub. bauhinii I.Ullmann
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Molopospermum peloponnesiacum 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
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum 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 Molopospermum peloponnesiacum
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Molopospermum peloponnesiacum?
Molopospermum peloponnesiacum
What is the common name of Molopospermum peloponnesiacum?
Peloponnesian Molopospermum
What is the natural habitat of Molopospermum peloponnesiacum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist, shady places
Species in the Molopospermum 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,