Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosum
ID:
435162

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 260 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434494



Common Names

  • Seseli tortuosum
  • Tortuosum Seseli
  • Seseli Tortuosum


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Synonyms

  • Marathrum tortuosum (L.) Link [unknown]
  • Oenanthe chaerophyllaea Gouan [unknown]
  • Seseli tauricum Link ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Seseli proliferum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Seseli puberulum DC. [unknown]
  • Seseli massiliense Bubani [unknown]
  • Seseli patens Gueldenst. [unknown]
  • Seseli pauciradiatum Schischk. [unknown]
  • Athamanta ramosissima Link & Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Hippaton tortuosum (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Seseli rigidum Waldst. [deprecated]
  • Seseli tenderiense Kotov [unknown]
  • Seseli tortuosum paucirdiatum Tamamsch. [unknown]

Description

Seseli tortuosum (also called Tortuous Seseli, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with finely divided leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe, and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Seseli tortuosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Seseli tortuosum sub. maritimum (Guss.) C.Brullo, Brullo, Giusso & Sciandr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seseli tortuosum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seseli tortuosum is a slow-growing, rhizomatous plant that can be propagated by division. It can be grown in a wide range of water parameters, but prefers a temperature range of 22-28°C (72-82°F). It is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate, with moderate to high lighting. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate.

Where to Find Seseli tortuosum

Seseli tortuosum can be found in the Caucasus and Turkey.

Seseli tortuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seseli tortuosum?

Seseli tortuosum

What is the common name of Seseli tortuosum?

Tortuous Seseli

What is the habitat of Seseli tortuosum?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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