Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt ex H.Duman & E.Doğan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 37: 1032 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337689
Common Names
- Serpentine Seseli
- Seseli
- Seseli Serpentinum
Description
Seseli serpentinum (also called Serpentine Seseli, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a thick, fleshy stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in moist woods.
Uses & Benefits
Seseli serpentinum is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seseli serpentinum has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seseli serpentinum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Seseli serpentinum
Seseli serpentinum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and western Asia.
Seseli serpentinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seseli serpentinum?
Seseli serpentinum
What is the family of Seseli serpentinum?
Apiaceae
What is the native range of Seseli serpentinum?
Europe
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
Ebru Doğan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Doğan' in the authors string.