Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hippomarathrum
ID:
435481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Vindob. : 52 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434813



Common Names

  • Seseli hippomarathrum
  • Horse-parsley seseli
  • Horse-parsley hogweed


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Synonyms

  • Sium hippomarathrum Roth [unknown]
  • Selinum hippomarathrum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Seseli articulatum Crantz [unknown]
  • Hippaton hippomarathrum (Jacq.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Hippomarathrum pelviforme G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Hippomarathrum vulgare Roehl. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Seseli hippomarathrum (also called 'Horse-parsley 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 hippomarathrum 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 hippomarathrum sub. hebecarpum Drude

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seseli hippomarathrum is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seseli hippomarathrum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Seseli hippomarathrum

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

Seseli hippomarathrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seseli hippomarathrum?

Seseli hippomarathrum

What is the family of Seseli hippomarathrum?

Apiaceae

Where is Seseli hippomarathrum 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,