Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 58 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435238
Common Names
- Scandix Aucheri
- Aucheri Scandix
- Aucheri Perennial
Synonyms
- Scandicium aucheri (Boiss.) Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Scandix aucheri (also called Aucher's Sow-thistle, 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
Scandix aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin problems, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scandix aucheri has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scandix aucheri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Scandix aucheri
Scandix aucheri is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Scandix aucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scandix aucheri?
Scandix aucheri
What type of plant is Scandix aucheri?
A herb
Where is Scandix aucheri found?
Central and South America
Species in the Scandix genus
Scandix palaestina,
Scandix damascena,
Scandix pecten-veneris,
Scandix turgida,
Scandix stellata,
Scandix aucheri,
Scandix australis,
Scandix balansae,
Scandix iberica,
Scandix blepharicarpa,
Scandix verna,
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,