Scaligeria moreana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moreana
ID:
435967
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engstrand
Source:
ksu
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 123: 509 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435299
Common Names
- Scaligeria Moreana
- More's Scaligeria
- More's Scaligeria
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Scaligeria moreana (also called More's 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 moreana 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
The flower of Scaligeria moreana is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Scaligeria moreana 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 moreana
Scaligeria moreana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Scaligeria moreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaligeria moreana?
Scaligeria moreana
What type of plant is Scaligeria moreana?
It is a type of shrub
Where does Scaligeria moreana 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
Lennart Engstrand (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engstrand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847934-1: Based on the initial data import