Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perfoliatum
ID:
431962

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 262 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431294



Common Names

  • Smyrnium perfoliatum
  • Perfoliate Alexanders
  • Garden Persley


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Synonyms

  • Smyrnium dioscoridis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Selinum dioscoridis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Smyrnium perfoliatum (also called Perfoliate Alexanders, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Smyrnium perfoliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Smyrnium perfoliatum sub. dimartinoi (Raimondo, Mazzola & Spadaro) Stinca & Pignatti

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Smyrnium perfoliatum are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smyrnium perfoliatum is a perennial succulent native to Europe. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.

Where to Find Smyrnium perfoliatum

Smyrnium perfoliatum is native to Europe.

Smyrnium perfoliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smyrnium perfoliatum?

Smyrnium perfoliatum

What is the natural habitat of Smyrnium perfoliatum?

It is found in temperate forests of Europe.

What are the characteristics of Smyrnium perfoliatum?

It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves.

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