Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
damascena
ID:
434991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 468 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434323



Common Names

  • Damascus Parsley
  • Common Damascus Parsley
  • Damascus Hemlock


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Description

Scandix damascena (also called Shepherd's Needle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple inflorescence and its leaves are up to 10 cm in length. It grows in dry grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Scandix damascena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scandix damascena is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scandix damascena is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Scandix damascena

Scandix damascena can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Scandix damascena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scandix damascena?

Scandix damascena

What is the common name of Scandix damascena?

Damascus Scandix

What is the family of Scandix damascena?

Apiaceae

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,