Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruciatum
ID:
1070121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) H.Wolff ex F.T.Pu

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 55(2): 33 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069459



Common Names

  • Sinocarum cruciatum
  • Cross-flowered Sinocarum
  • Cross-flowered Moon Carrot


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Description

Sinocarum cruciatum (also called cross-shaped sinocarum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves and a stem with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sinocarum cruciatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sinocarum cruciatum var. linearilobum (Franch.) R.H.Shan & F.T.Pu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinocarum cruciatum is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinocarum cruciatum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate spacing between plants. The plants will reach a mature height of up to 2 feet and should be spaced at least 12 inches apart. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be left to grow without additional care.

Where to Find Sinocarum cruciatum

Sinocarum cruciatum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the UK, and also in parts of Asia.

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 tro-1704760: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.
Fa Ting Pu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Pu' in the authors string.