Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
arabiae-felicis
ID:
385349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.C.Towns.) C.C.Towns.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 456 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384681



Common Names

  • Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis
  • Arabiae-felicis Oreoschimperella
  • Arabiae-felicis's Oreoschimperella


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Synonyms

  • Trachyspermum arabiae-felicis C.C.Towns. [unknown]

Description

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis (also called Arabian Oreoschimperella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Saudi Arabia. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white and tubular, with a yellow throat. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis var. laevis C.C.Towns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a head. The flowers are followed by small, brown, three-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in early spring and replant the divisions in well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in late spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in autumn.

Where to Find Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis?

Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis

What is the common name of Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis?

Arabian-Felix Oreoschimperella

What is the natural habitat of Oreoschimperella arabiae-felicis?

Dry, open forests and woodlands

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,