Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
syriacum
ID:
410372

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 239 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409704



Common Names

  • Syriacum Tordylium
  • Tordylium Syriacum
  • Tordylium


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Synonyms

  • Tordylium divaricatum Moench [unknown]
  • Hasselquistia syriaca Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Tordylium syriacum (also called Syrian 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 syriacum 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 syriacum 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 syriacum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is drought tolerant and will not tolerate waterlogged soils.

Where to Find Tordylium syriacum

Tordylium syriacum is native to Syria.

Tordylium syriacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tordylium syriacum?

Tordylium syriacum

What is the common name of Tordylium syriacum?

Syrian tordylium

What is the natural habitat of Tordylium syriacum?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides

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,