Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand, Hadjik. & Zetzsche
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 42: 200 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334771
Common Names
- Scaligeria alziarii
- Alziari's Scaligeria
- Alziari's Rockrose
Description
Scaligeria alziarii (also called Alziari's Scaligeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Spain and is found in dry grasslands. It is a small herb with yellow flowers and linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Scaligeria alziarii is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaligeria alziarii has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a seed capsule that is about 1 mm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaligeria alziarii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall in a cold frame.
Where to Find Scaligeria alziarii
Scaligeria alziarii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Spain, and other parts of the Mediterranean.
Species in the Scaligeria 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
Holger Zetzsche: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zetzsche' in the authors string.