Ptychotis saxifraga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loret & Barrandon
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Montpellier : 283 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392804
Common Names
- Saxifrage
- Ptychotis saxifraga
- Saxifrage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ligusticum bunius Link [unknown]
- Meum heterophyllum Moench [unknown]
- Meum bunius Jacq. ex G.Don [unknown]
- Prionitis timbalii Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Prionitis saxifraga Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Ptychotis stenoloba Pau [unknown]
- Ptychotis timbali Jord. [unknown]
- Ptychotis saxifraga Drude [unknown]
- Ptychotis heterophylla W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Ptychotis bunius Rchb. [unknown]
- Sium saxifragum Roth [unknown]
- Seseli saxifragum L. [unknown]
- Seseli bunius Vill. [unknown]
- Aethusa bunius L. [unknown]
- Aethusa montana Lam. [unknown]
- Carum bunius L. [unknown]
- Critamus heterophyllus Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Critamus saxifragus Rchb. [unknown]
- Falcaria saxifraga Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Ptychotis saxifraga (also called Saxifrage-Leaved Ptychotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem with alternate, pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychotis saxifraga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ptychotis saxifraga are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ptychotis saxifraga: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ptychotis saxifraga
Ptychotis saxifraga is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Ptychotis saxifraga FAQ
What is the common name of Ptychotis saxifraga?
Saxifrage Ptychotis
What is the distribution of Ptychotis saxifraga?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
What is the habitat of Ptychotis saxifraga?
It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Species in the Ptychotis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2405589: Based on the initial data import
Henri Loret (1811-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loret' in the authors string.
Auguste Barrandon (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrandon' in the authors string.