Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
435121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie , Dicot.: 348 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434453

Common Names

  • Mountain Parsley
  • Common Mountain Parsley
  • Mountain Hemlock

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Synonyms

  • Apium montanum Caruel [unknown]
  • Carum algiersis M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Carum montanum Benth. & Hook.f. ex Arcang. [unknown]

Description

Selinopsis montana (also called Mountain 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 montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selinopsis montana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selinopsis montana 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 montana

Selinopsis montana can be found in Europe, from Portugal to the Caucasus.

Selinopsis montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selinopsis montana?

Selinopsis montana

What type of plant is Selinopsis montana?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Selinopsis montana?

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,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:848144-1: Based on the initial data import