Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
435908

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 257 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435240



Common Names

  • Scandix Australis
  • Australis Scandix
  • Australis Perennial


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhis australis All. [unknown]
  • Wylia australis Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Scandix falcata Londes [unknown]
  • Scandix taurica Steven [unknown]
  • Scandix radiata Salisb. [unknown]
  • Acularia australis (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum australe Crantz [unknown]
  • Scandix pontica (Vierh.) Stankov [unknown]

Description

Scandix australis (also called Southern 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 australis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scandix australis sub. microcarpa (Lange) Thell.
Scandix australis sub. brevirostris (Boiss. & Reut.) Thell.
Scandix australis sub. grandiflora (L.) Thell.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scandix australis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scandix australis 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 australis

Scandix australis is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Scandix australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scandix australis?

Scandix australis

What type of plant is Scandix australis?

A herb

Where is Scandix australis found?

Central and South America

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,

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