Scandix stellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Banks & Sol.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 249 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434359
Common Names
- Star Parsley
- Common Star Parsley
- Star Hemlock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scandix stellata (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 stellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scandix stellata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scandix stellata 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 stellata
Scandix stellata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Scandix stellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scandix stellata?
Scandix stellata
What is the common name of Scandix stellata?
Star-shaped Scandix
What is the family of Scandix stellata?
Apiaceae
Species in the Scandix genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2479055: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.