Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
1069073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias & Constance

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 124 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068411



Common Names

  • Rhodosciadium diffusum
  • Diffuse Rhodosciadium
  • Diffuse Dog's-tooth Violet


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Description

Rhodosciadium diffusum (also called Diffuse Rhodosciadium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodosciadium diffusum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodosciadium diffusum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodosciadium diffusum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Rhodosciadium diffusum

Rhodosciadium diffusum can be found in the Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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-1702144: 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.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.