Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
1263109

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 25: 150 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262447

Common Names

  • Prionosciadium Watsonii
  • Watsonii Prionosciadium
  • Watsonii's Prionosciadium

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Description

Prionosciadium watsonii (also called Watson's Prionosciadium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Prionosciadium watsonii is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prionosciadium watsonii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prionosciadium watsonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Prionosciadium watsonii

Prionosciadium watsonii is native to the western United States and Canada.

Prionosciadium watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prionosciadium watsonii?

Prionosciadium watsonii

What is the common name of Prionosciadium watsonii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Prionosciadium watsonii?

Dry, rocky 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 tro-50202666: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.