Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
broteroi
ID:
745305

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


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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.

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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 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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.