Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
segetum
ID:
394244

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): 128 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393576



Common Names

  • Segetum Parsley
  • Petroselinum Segetum
  • Parsley


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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella segetum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sison arvense Brot. [unknown]
  • Sison cernuum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Sison segetum L. [unknown]
  • Sium segetum Lam. [unknown]
  • Seseli segetum Crantz [unknown]
  • Apium segetum Dumort. [unknown]
  • Carum segetum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Froriepia nuda K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Petroselinum segetum (also called Field Parsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small white flowers and a long stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Petroselinum segetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petroselinum segetum is a white or yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petroselinum segetum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. For cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Petroselinum segetum

Petroselinum segetum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Petroselinum segetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petroselinum segetum?

Petroselinum segetum

What are the common names of Petroselinum segetum?

Parsley

What is the growth habit of Petroselinum segetum?

It is an annual herb with a taproot

Species in the Petroselinum 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,

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