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
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.
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 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,