Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
dissectum
ID:
402853

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 309 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402185



Common Names

  • Rhodosciadium dissectum
  • Dissected Wild Petunia
  • Dissected Ruellia


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Description

Rhodosciadium dissectum (also called Cut-Leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus, Turkey and Iran. It grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodosciadium dissectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodosciadium dissectum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodosciadium dissectum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rhodosciadium dissectum

Rhodosciadium dissectum can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Rhodosciadium dissectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodosciadium dissectum?

Rhodosciadium dissectum

What is the family of Rhodosciadium dissectum?

Apiaceae

What is the habitat of Rhodosciadium dissectum?

Dry woodland and scrub

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219618-2: Based on the initial data import