Status:
valid
Authors:
Mathias & Constance
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 11: 19 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252920
Common Names
- Rhodosciadium rzedowskii
- Rzedowskii Rhodosciadium
- Rzedowskii Rhodosciadium Tree
Description
Rhodosciadium rzedowskii (also called Rzedowski's Rhodosciadium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodosciadium rzedowskii is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodosciadium rzedowskii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodosciadium rzedowskii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rhodosciadium rzedowskii
Rhodosciadium rzedowskii can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Species in the Rhodosciadium genus
Rhodosciadium purpureum,
Rhodosciadium macrophyllum,
Rhodosciadium pringlei,
Rhodosciadium tuberosum,
Rhodosciadium nudicaule,
Rhodosciadium dissectum,
Rhodosciadium diffusum,
Rhodosciadium glaucum,
Rhodosciadium nelsonii,
Rhodosciadium longipes,
Rhodosciadium tolucense,
Rhodosciadium argutum,
Rhodosciadium montanum,
Rhodosciadium rzedowskii,
Rhodosciadium macvaughiae,
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,