Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 95 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384816
Common Names
- Aucher's Ormosciadium
- Aucher's Ormosciadium
- Aucher's Ormosciadium
Synonyms
- Tordylium aucheri Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
Description
Ormosciadium aucheri (also called Aucher's Ormosciadium, 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
Ormosciadium aucheri 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
The flower of Ormosciadium aucheri is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormosciadium aucheri 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 Ormosciadium aucheri
Ormosciadium aucheri is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Ormosciadium aucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosciadium aucheri?
Ormosciadium aucheri
What is the common name of Ormosciadium aucheri?
Aucher's ormosciadium
What is the natural habitat of Ormosciadium aucheri?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Ormosciadium 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,