Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
435434

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad. 4: 480 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434766



Common Names

  • Long-leaved Saw-wort
  • Seseli Saw-wort
  • Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Marathrum elatum (L.) Link [unknown]
  • Seseli teres Moench [unknown]
  • Seselinia elata Beck [unknown]
  • Seseli elatum L. [unknown]
  • Bakeros elatum (L.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Seseli longifolium (also called Long-leaved Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It has a long, thin stem and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Seseli longifolium is a medicinal plant used to treat skin conditions and digestive problems. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Seseli elatum sub. gouanii (W.D.J.Koch) P.W.Ball
Seseli elatum sub. osseum (Crantz) P.W.Ball
Seseli elatum sub. austriacum (Beck) P.W.Ball
Seseli longifolium sub. intermedium Reduron

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Seseli longifolium are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seseli longifolium can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soils. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Seseli longifolium

Seseli longifolium is native to parts of the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Seseli longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seseli longifolium?

Seseli longifolium

What is the common name of Seseli longifolium?

Long-leaved Seseli

What is the natural habitat of Seseli longifolium?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides

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,