Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
410551

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 261 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409883



Common Names

  • Thapsia foetida
  • Fetid Thapsia
  • Fetid Carrot


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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium atlanticum Poir. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium africanum F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium polygamum Lam. [unknown]
  • Cnidium fontanesii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Elaeoselinum foetidum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Elaeoselinum foetidum brachylobum Font Quer [unknown]
  • Elaeoselinum polygamum Caruel [unknown]

Description

Thapsia foetida (also called Stinking Thapsia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thapsia foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thapsia foetida is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thapsia foetida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thapsia foetida

Thapsia foetida can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Thapsia foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thapsia foetida?

Thapsia foetida

What is the common name of Thapsia foetida?

Stinking thapsia

What is the natural habitat of Thapsia foetida?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats

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,