Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link
Source:
ksu
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 428 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744638
Common Names
- Broteroi Selinum
- Selinum Broteroi
- Broteroi Selinum
Description
Selinum broteroi (also called Brotero's Selinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Portugal. It has long, narrow leaves and produces clusters of white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry grassland, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Selinum broteroi is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Selinum broteroi is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selinum broteroi is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Selinum broteroi
Selinum broteroi is native to the Mediterranean region.
Selinum broteroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selinum broteroi?
Selinum broteroi
What type of plant is Selinum broteroi?
Herb
Where is Selinum broteroi native to?
Spain
Species in the Selinum genus
Selinum coniifolium,
Selinum filicifolium,
Selinum alatum,
Selinum broteroi,
Selinum vaginatum,
Selinum pauciradium,
Selinum longicalycium,
Selinum cryptotaenium,
Selinum physospermifolium,
Selinum rhodopetalum,
Selinum carvifolium,
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,