Status:
valid
Authors:
(Akhani) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 85(10): 106 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434673
Common Names
- Seseli ghafoorianum
- Ghafoorian Seseli
- Ghafoorian Parsley
Synonyms
- Eriocycla ghafooriana Akhani [unknown]
Description
Seseli ghafoorianum (also called 'Ghafoorian 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 ghafoorianum 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 ghafoorianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Seseli ghafoorianum: Seseli ghafoorianum 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 ghafoorianum
Seseli ghafoorianum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Seseli ghafoorianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seseli ghafoorianum?
Seseli ghafoorianum
What is the common name of Seseli ghafoorianum?
Ghafoor's Moonwort
What is the natural habitat of Seseli ghafoorianum?
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,