Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nodiflorum
ID:
435093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 22: 59 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434425



Common Names

  • Nodding-flowered Sclerosciadium
  • Common Nodding-flowered Sclerosciadium
  • Nodding-flowered Sclerosciadium Flower


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Synonyms

  • Oenanthe nodiflora Schousb. [unknown]
  • Capnophyllum nodiflorum (Coss.) Drude ex Engl. [unknown]

Description

Sclerosciadium nodiflorum (also called Nodding Sclerosciadium, 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

Sclerosciadium nodiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sclerosciadium nodiflorum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerosciadium nodiflorum 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 Sclerosciadium nodiflorum

Sclerosciadium nodiflorum can be found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola.

Sclerosciadium nodiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerosciadium nodiflorum?

Sclerosciadium nodiflorum

What type of plant is Sclerosciadium nodiflorum?

Herb

Where does Sclerosciadium nodiflorum originate from?

Europe

Species in the Sclerosciadium 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,

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