Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carvifolium
ID:
435063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vill.) Crantz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Austr. Fasc. 3: 22 1767

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434395



Common Names

  • Caraway-leaved Parsley
  • Common Caraway-leaved Parsley
  • Caraway-leaved Hemlock


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Description

Selinum carvifolium (also called Caraway-leaved Selinum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a simple inflorescence and its leaves are up to 10 cm in length. It grows in dry grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Selinum carvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selinum carvifolium 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

Selinum carvifolium 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 Selinum carvifolium

Selinum carvifolium can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Selinum carvifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selinum carvifolium?

Selinum carvifolium

What is the common name of Selinum carvifolium?

Caraway-leaved Selinum

What is the family of Selinum carvifolium?

Apiaceae

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,