Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
muriculata
ID:
391631

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Hiern) S.Droop & C.C.Towns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 587 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390963



Common Names

  • Physotrichia
  • Murex Milkweed
  • Murex Honeyvine


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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum bequaertii C.Norman [unknown]
  • Peucedanum heracleoides Baker [unknown]
  • Peucedanum kingaense Engl. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum muriculatum Welw. ex Hiern [unknown]

Description

Physotrichia muriculata (also called Muricate Physotrichia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. 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

Physotrichia muriculata 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 flower of Physotrichia muriculata is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physotrichia muriculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during the summer months. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Physotrichia muriculata

Physotrichia muriculata can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Physotrichia muriculata FAQ

What is the common name of Physotrichia muriculata?

Muriculate Physotrichia

What is the scientific name of Muriculate Physotrichia?

Physotrichia muriculata

What is the habitat of Physotrichia muriculata?

It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2402483: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.
Stephen John Michael Droop (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Droop' in the authors string.