Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
connatum
ID:
432186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Kotschy

Source:
ksu

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ins. Cypern : 309 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431518



Common Names

  • Smyrnium connatum
  • Smyrnium-connatum
  • Smyrnium Connatum


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Synonyms

  • Smyrnium aegyptiacum L. [unknown]

Description

Smyrnium connatum (also called 'Heart-Leaf Myrtle', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in sunny, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Smyrnium connatum is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smyrnium connatum has small white flowers, each with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smyrnium connatum is a tropical plant native to the Mediterranean. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Smyrnium connatum

Smyrnium connatum is found in damp meadows and woodlands in Europe.

Smyrnium connatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smyrnium connatum?

Smyrnium connatum

What is the family of Smyrnium connatum?

Apiaceae

Where is Smyrnium connatum native to?

Greece

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849100-1: Based on the initial data import