Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filicifolium
ID:
434824

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


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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.

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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 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,