Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
435453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrenk) Pimenov & Sdobnina

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 78(4): 139 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434785



Common Names

  • Mucronate Saw-wort
  • Seseli Saw-wort
  • Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Neogaya mucronata Schrenk [unknown]
  • Pleurospermum longicaule H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Seseli dolichostyla (Schischk.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Libanotis dolichostyla Schischk. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum mucronatum (Schrenk) Leute [unknown]
  • Pachypleurum mucronatum (Schrenk) Schischk. [unknown]
  • Neogaya urbismalora Popov [unknown]
  • Seseli dolichostylum (Schischk.) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Seseli mucronatum (also called 'Corky-fruited 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 mucronatum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Seseli mucronatum 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 mucronatum 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 mucronatum

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

Seseli mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seseli mucronatum?

Seseli mucronatum

What is the common name of Seseli mucronatum?

Mucronate Seseli

What is the natural habitat of Seseli mucronatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2479633: Based on the initial data import
Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
L.I. Sdobnina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sdobnina' in the authors string.