Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creticum
ID:
432179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 4 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431511



Common Names

  • Smyrnium creticum
  • Smyrnium-creticum
  • Smyrnium Creticum


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Synonyms

  • Smyrnium orphanidis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Smyrnium idaeum (Bernh.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Smyrnium aeolicum P.Candargy [unknown]
  • Smyrnium apiifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Anosmia idaea Bernh. [unknown]

Description

Smyrnium creticum (also called 'Cretan 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 creticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smyrnium creticum has small white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smyrnium creticum 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 creticum

Smyrnium creticum is found in rocky and sandy soils in the Mediterranean.

Smyrnium creticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smyrnium creticum?

Smyrnium creticum

What is the family of Smyrnium creticum?

Apiaceae

Where is Smyrnium creticum 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,