Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
435450

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 259 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434782



Common Names

  • Mountain Saw-wort
  • Seseli Saw-wort
  • Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Meum nudicaule Moench [unknown]
  • Marathrum glaucum (L.) Link [unknown]
  • Marathrum montanum (L.) Link [unknown]
  • Oreotelia montana (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Oreotelia glauca (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Sium glaucum Vest [unknown]
  • Seseli glaucum L. [unknown]
  • Seseli athamanticum Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Seseli multicaule Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Seseli montanum (also called Mountain 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 mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Seseli montanum 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 montanum sub. tommasinii (Rchb.f.) Arcang.
Seseli montanum sub. polyphyllum (Ten.) P.W.Ball
Seseli montanum sub. nanum (Duf) O.Bolòs & Vigo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Seseli montanum 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 montanum 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 montanum

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

Seseli montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seseli montanum?

Seseli montanum

What is the common name of Seseli montanum?

Mountain Seseli

What is the natural habitat of Seseli montanum?

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,

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