Status:
valid
Authors:
Nasir
Source:
ksu
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Pakistan 20: 140 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384814
Common Names
- Tuberous Ormopterum
- Tuberous Ormopterum
- Tuberous Ormopterum
Description
Ormopterum tuberosum (also called Tuberous Ormopterum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ormopterum tuberosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormopterum tuberosum has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have linear leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormopterum tuberosum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.
Where to Find Ormopterum tuberosum
Ormopterum tuberosum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Ormopterum tuberosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormopterum tuberosum?
Ormopterum tuberosum
What is the common name of Ormopterum tuberosum?
Tuberous ormopterum
What is the natural habitat of Ormopterum tuberosum?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Ormopterum 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,