Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cappadocicum
ID:
410409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 349 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409741



Common Names

  • Cappadocicum Tordylium
  • Tordylium Cappadocicum
  • Tordylium


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Synonyms

  • Tordylium persicum Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Tordylium cappadocicum (also called Cappadocian Tordylium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant found in the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tordylium cappadocicum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tordylium cappadocicum is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tordylium cappadocicum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Tordylium cappadocicum

Tordylium cappadocicum is native to Turkey.

Tordylium cappadocicum FAQ

What is the common name of Tordylium cappadocicum?

Cappadocian Gourd

What is the natural habitat of Tordylium cappadocicum?

Dry rocky slopes and outcrops in the southwestern Cape, South Africa

How often should Tordylium cappadocicum be watered?

Once a week during the summer months and once every two weeks during the winter months

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,