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
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.
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 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,