Status:
valid
Authors:
(Edgw.) Nasir
Source:
ksu
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Pakistan 20: 119 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434156
Common Names
- Selinum filicifolium
- Filicifolium Selinum
- Filicifolium Needleleaf
Synonyms
- Oreocome filicifolia Edgew. [unknown]
- Selinum coniifolium filicifolia (Edgew.) Aswal [unknown]
Description
Selinum filicifolium (also called 'Fern-Leaved Selinum', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has ovate leaves with serrated margins and white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Selinum filicifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Selinum filicifolium is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selinum filicifolium is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and moderate to high lighting. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Selinum filicifolium
Selinum filicifolium is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
Selinum filicifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selinum filicifolium?
Selinum filicifolium
What is the growth habit of Selinum filicifolium?
It is an evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit.
What is the lifespan of Selinum filicifolium?
It has a lifespan of up to 10 years.
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,