Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
435362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 2: 87 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434694



Common Names

  • Seseli atlanticum
  • Atlantic Seseli
  • Atlantic Parsley


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Description

Seseli atlanticum (also called 'Atlantic Sesel', among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Seseli atlanticum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seseli atlanticum is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Seseli atlanticum: Seseli atlanticum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Seseli atlanticum

Seseli atlanticum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Seseli atlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seseli atlanticum?

Seseli atlanticum

What is the common name of Seseli atlanticum?

Atlantic Moonwort

What is the natural habitat of Seseli atlanticum?

Dry grassland, stony slopes and rocky outcrops

Species in the Seseli genus

Seseli acaulis, Seseli alaicum, Seseli alboalatum, Seseli strictum, Seseli staintonii, Seseli staurophyllum, Seseli setifera, Seseli sibiricum, Seseli sibthorpii, Seseli tenellum, Seseli turbinatum, Seseli ugoense, Seseli alexeenkoi, Seseli thomsonii, Seseli tortuosum, Seseli praecox, Seseli petrosciadium, Seseli ponticum, Seseli peucedanoides, Seseli roylei, Seseli sclerophyllum, Seseli scopulorum, Seseli resinosum, Seseli rupicola, Seseli rigidum, Seseli rimosum, Seseli rhodopeum, Seseli vandasii, Seseli peixoteanum, Seseli diffusum, Seseli corymbosum, Seseli djianeae, Seseli crithmifolium, Seseli cuneifolium, Seseli dichotomum, Seseli degenii, Seseli denudatum, Seseli glabratum, Seseli galloprovinciale, Seseli ghafoorianum, Seseli giganteum, Seseli elbursense, Seseli farrenyi, Seseli foliosum, Seseli atlanticum, Seseli austriacum, Seseli betpakdalense, Seseli andronakii, Seseli aroanicum, Seseli annuum,

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,