Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
echinatus
ID:
431984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) A.Heller

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. Herb. Franklin Marshall Coll. 1: 73 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431316

Common Names

  • Spermolepis echinatus
  • Echinatus Spermolepis
  • Spiny Spermolepis

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Description

Spermolepis echinatus (also called Spiny Spermolepis, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spermolepis echinatus are small, white and bell-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

Spermolepis echinatus is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 21°C (70°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Spermolepis echinatus

Spermolepis echinatus is native to Central and South America.

Spermolepis echinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermolepis echinatus?

Spermolepis echinatus

What is the natural habitat of Spermolepis echinatus?

It is found in temperate forests of Europe.

What are the characteristics of Spermolepis echinatus?

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241494-2: Based on the initial data import