Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 298 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434780
Common Names
- Olivier's Saw-wort
- Seseli Saw-wort
- Saw-wort
Synonyms
- Seseli radicosum Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
- Eriocycla olivieri H.Wolff [unknown]
Description
Seseli olivieri (also called Olivier's 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 olivieri 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 olivieri are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seseli olivieri 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 olivieri
Seseli olivieri is native to parts of the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Seseli olivieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seseli olivieri?
Seseli olivieri
What is the common name of Seseli olivieri?
Olive Seseli
What is the natural habitat of Seseli olivieri?
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,