Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 968 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434422
Common Names
- Haussknecht's Sclerochorton
- Common Haussknecht's Sclerochorton
- Haussknecht's Sclerochorton Flower
Synonyms
- Seseli haussknechtii (Boiss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Sclerochorton haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Sclerochorton, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is usually found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerochorton haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sclerochorton haussknechtii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sclerochorton haussknechtii 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 Sclerochorton haussknechtii
Sclerochorton haussknechtii can be found in Europe, from Portugal to the Caucasus.
Sclerochorton haussknechtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerochorton haussknechtii?
Sclerochorton haussknechtii
What are the common names of Sclerochorton haussknechtii?
Haussknecht's Sclerochorton
What is the growth rate of Sclerochorton haussknechtii?
Moderate
Species in the Sclerochorton 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,