Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
435463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koso-Pol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou , n.s., 29: 202 (1915 publ. 1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434795



Common Names

  • Graceful Spallerocarpus
  • Sphallerocarpus
  • Sphallerocarpus gracilis


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhis gracilis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum cyminum Trevir. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum cyminum Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum gracile Besser [unknown]
  • Conopodium cyninum Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sphallerocarpus cyminum Besser ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Sphallerocarpus gracilis (also called 'Graceful Sphallerocarpus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky places. It has a branched stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sphallerocarpus gracilis is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphallerocarpus gracilis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphallerocarpus gracilis is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Sphallerocarpus gracilis

Sphallerocarpus gracilis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Sphallerocarpus gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphallerocarpus gracilis?

Sphallerocarpus gracilis

What is the family of Sphallerocarpus gracilis?

Apiaceae

Where is Sphallerocarpus gracilis native to?

Central and southern Europe

Species in the Sphallerocarpus genus

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