Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silaus
ID:
434870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 60: 359. 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434202



Common Names

  • Silaum silaus
  • Silaus Silaum
  • Silaum Silaus


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Description

Silaum silaus (also called 'Silaus Silaum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe and temperate Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silaum silaus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silaum silaus 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

Silaum silaus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silaum silaus

Silaum silaus is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus region.

Silaum silaus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silaum silaus?

Silaum silaus

What are the common names of Silaum silaus?

Silaus

What is the growth rate of Silaum silaus?

Moderate

Species in the Silaum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2478859: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.