Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
hispidus
ID:
1334604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Spalik, Wojew., Banasiak, Piwczyński & Reduron

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 579 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347058



Common Names

  • Silphiodaucus hispidus
  • Hairy Silphiodaucus
  • Silphiodaucus


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Description

Silphiodaucus hispidus (also called Silphiodaucus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Silphiodaucus hispidus is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It is also used to treat digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silphiodaucus hispidus has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphiodaucus hispidus is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. They should be protected from frost and should be pruned back in late autumn.

Where to Find Silphiodaucus hispidus

Silphiodaucus hispidus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Silphiodaucus hispidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphiodaucus hispidus?

Silphiodaucus hispidus

What type of plant is Silphiodaucus hispidus?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Silphiodaucus hispidus?

Eastern Mediterranean

Species in the Silphiodaucus 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

Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Reduron (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reduron' in the authors string.
Krzystof Spalik (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spalik' in the authors string.
Aneta Wojewódzka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wojew.' in the authors string.
Łukasz Banasiak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banasiak' in the authors string.