Scaligeria cretica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
435976
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. ser. 1, 10: 52. 1849 [Mar-Apr 1849]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435308
Common Names
- Scaligeria Cretica
- Cretan Scaligeria
- Cretan Scaligeria
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- Scaligeria cretica halophila Rech.f. [unknown]
Description
Scaligeria cretica (also called Cretan Scaligeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb with deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scaligeria cretica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be used to make a hedge or border. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a mild laxative effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaligeria cretica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scaligeria cretica can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy compost. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Scaligeria cretica
Scaligeria cretica is native to Greece and can be found on the island of Crete.
Scaligeria cretica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaligeria cretica?
Scaligeria cretica
What type of plant is Scaligeria cretica?
It is a type of shrub
Where does Scaligeria cretica grow?
It is native to 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2480454: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.