Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 246 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390940
Common Names
- Physospermum
- Cornish Milkweed
- Cornish Honeyvine
Synonyms
- Ligusticum aquilegifolium Willd. [unknown]
- Ligusticum cornubiense L. [unknown]
- Physospermum nudicaule C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Physospermum commutatum Spreng. [unknown]
- Physospermum aquilegifolium W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Pimpinella danaa M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Physophora sylvatica Link [unknown]
- Pseudospermum commutatum Gray [unknown]
- Smyrnium nudicaule M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Sison sylvaticum Brot. [unknown]
- Sagapenon aquilegifolium (Willd.) Raf. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum aquilegifolium Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Cogswellia nudicaulis M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Danaa aquilegiifolia All. [unknown]
- Danaa cornubiensis Burnat [unknown]
- Danaa nudicaulis (M.Bieb.) Grossh. [unknown]
- Danaa sylvatica Lag. [unknown]
- Physospermum danaa Schischk. ex N.I.Rubtzov [unknown]
- Coriandrum aquilegiifolium All. [unknown]
- Peucedanum nudicaule Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Smyrnium nudicaule M.Bieb. [unknown]
Description
Physospermum cornubiense (also called Cornish Physospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are simple, with entire margins. The flowers are yellow and are borne in umbels. It grows in moist grassland, scrubland, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Physospermum cornubiense is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Physospermum cornubiense are white and have a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physospermum cornubiense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune the herb in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Physospermum cornubiense
Physospermum cornubiense can be found in the British Isles and parts of Western Europe.
Physospermum cornubiense FAQ
What is the common name of Physospermum cornubiense?
Cornish Physospermum
What is the scientific name of Cornish Physospermum?
Physospermum cornubiense
What is the habitat of Physospermum cornubiense?
It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Physospermum 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,