Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iberica
ID:
435946

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 425 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435278

Common Names

  • Scandix Iberica
  • Iberian Needle-Fern
  • Iberian Needle-Fern

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Synonyms

  • Wylia iberica Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Selinum ibericum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Scandix georgica K.Koch ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scandix eriocarpa Stapf & Wettst. ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Scandix pisidica Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Scandix apiculata DC. [unknown]

Description

Scandix iberica (also called Iberian 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 iberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scandix iberica 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 iberica is a herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully separate the offsets from the parent plant and replant them into individual pots. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). The seedlings should emerge in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Scandix iberica

Scandix iberica is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scandix iberica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scandix iberica?

Scandix iberica

What type of plant is Scandix iberica?

It is a type of herb

Where does Scandix iberica grow?

It is native to Europe

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,