Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 302 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254126
Common Names
- Prionosciadium humile
- Low Prionosciadium
- Humile Prionosciadium
Description
Prionosciadium humile (also called Low Prionosciadium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in damp, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Prionosciadium humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prionosciadium humile has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, brown and angular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prionosciadium humile is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Prionosciadium humile
Prionosciadium humile is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Prionosciadium humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prionosciadium humile?
Prionosciadium humile
What is the common name of Prionosciadium humile?
No common name
What type of plant is Prionosciadium humile?
A shrub
Species in the Prionosciadium genus
Prionosciadium turneri,
Prionosciadium simplex,
Prionosciadium serratum,
Prionosciadium dissectum,
Prionosciadium palmeri,
Prionosciadium madrense,
Prionosciadium macrophyllum,
Prionosciadium filifolium,
Prionosciadium acuminatum,
Prionosciadium thapsoides,
Prionosciadium nelsonii,
Prionosciadium bellii,
Prionosciadium lilacinum,
Prionosciadium cuneatum,
Prionosciadium megacarpum,
Prionosciadium linearifolium,
Prionosciadium diversifolium,
Prionosciadium townsendii,
Prionosciadium humile,
Prionosciadium watsonii,
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,