Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guss.) C.Brullo, Brullo, S.R.Downie & Giusso
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 11 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337126
Common Names
- Siculosciadium nebrodense
- Nebrodense Siculosciadium
- Nebrodense Plant
Description
Siculosciadium nebrodense (also called Siculosciadium nebrodense, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a dense, spreading crown and its leaves are light green and glossy. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Siculosciadium nebrodense is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siculosciadium nebrodense is white and has five petals. The seed is an oblong shape and is black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siculosciadium nebrodense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Siculosciadium nebrodense
Siculosciadium nebrodense is native to Sicily.
Siculosciadium nebrodense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siculosciadium nebrodense?
Siculosciadium nebrodense
What is the natural habitat of Siculosciadium nebrodense?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Siculosciadium nebrodense?
May to July
Species in the Siculosciadium genus
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
Stephen R. Downie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Downie' in the authors string.