Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gummiferum
ID:
435464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Exot. Bot. 2: 121 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434796



Common Names

  • Gum-bearing Saw-wort
  • Seseli Saw-wort
  • Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Libanotis gummifera Crantz [unknown]
  • Hippaton gummiferum (Pall.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Seseli paphlagonicum Pimenov & Kljuykov [unknown]

Description

Seseli gummiferum (also called 'Gum-bearing Seseli', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky places. It has a branched stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Seseli gummiferum is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Seseli gummiferum sub. crithmifolium (Juss. ex DC.) P.H.Davis
Seseli gummiferum sub. ilgazense A.Duran, Ö.Çetin & M.Öztürk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seseli gummiferum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seseli gummiferum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Seseli gummiferum

Seseli gummiferum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Seseli gummiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seseli gummiferum?

Seseli gummiferum

What is the family of Seseli gummiferum?

Apiaceae

Where is Seseli gummiferum native to?

Europe and western Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2479652: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.