Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss. & Durieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie , Dicot.: 348 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434451
Common Names
- Foul-smelling Parsley
- Common Foul-smelling Parsley
- Foul-smelling Hemlock
Description
Selinopsis foetida (also called Stinking Selinopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with finely divided leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe, and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Selinopsis foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Selinopsis foetida is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selinopsis foetida is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Selinopsis foetida
Selinopsis foetida can be found in Europe, from Portugal to the Caucasus.
Selinopsis foetida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selinopsis foetida?
Selinopsis foetida
What type of plant is Selinopsis foetida?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Selinopsis foetida?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Selinopsis 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,