Scandix verna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Cohen
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Israel J. Pl. Sci. 50(Suppl.): 25 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442107
Common Names
- Verna Scandix
- Verna Shepherd's Needle
- Spring Scandix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scandix verna (also called Spring scandix, among many other common names) is a herbaceous species endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It grows up to 1 m tall, with bipinnate leaves up to 10 cm long. It grows in open areas, such as rocky outcrops, and in the understory of humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scandix verna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scandix verna var. eriocarpa O.CohenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scandix verna has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scandix verna is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Scandix verna
Scandix verna is found in Europe and Asia.
Scandix verna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scandix verna?
Scandix verna
What is the common name of Scandix verna?
Spring Sheaf
Where is Scandix verna found?
Europe
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
Ofer Cohen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Cohen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433421-2: Based on the initial data import