Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
410377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 265 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409709



Common Names

  • Arvensis Torilis
  • Torilis Arvensis
  • Torilis


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Synonyms

  • Lappularia infesta Pomel [unknown]
  • Lappularia neglecta Pomel [unknown]
  • Ozotrix helvetica (Jacq.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Tordylium segetum Hort.Par. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Torilis chlorocarpa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Torilis chrysocarpa Boiss. & C.I.Blanche [unknown]
  • Torilis divaricata Moench [unknown]
  • Torilis aglochis Simonk. [unknown]
  • Torilis leucorhaphis Rech.f. & Riedl [unknown]
  • Torilis infesta (L.) Clairville [unknown]
  • Torilis friedrichsthalii Ces. [unknown]
  • Torilis helvetica C.C.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Torilis syriaca Boiss. & C.I.Blanche [unknown]
  • Scandix infesta L. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus arvensis Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Caucalis aglochis (Simonk.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Caucalis angustifolia Forssk. [unknown]
  • Caucalis arvensis Huds. [unknown]
  • Caucalis aspersa Savi [unknown]
  • Caucalis chrysocarpa (Boiss. & C.I.Blanche) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Caucalis divaricata F.Heller [unknown]
  • Caucalis fallax Boiss. & Balansa ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Caucalis helvetica Jacq. [unknown]
  • Caucalis infesta Curtis [unknown]
  • Caucalis segetalis Steud. [unknown]
  • Caucalis segetum Thuill. [unknown]
  • Daucus infestus E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Torilis arvensis elatior Thell. [unknown]
  • Caucalis infesta elatior Gaudin [unknown]

Description

Torilis arvensis (also called Spreading Hedge Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant found in temperate regions. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Torilis arvensis sub. heterophylla (Guss.) Hayek
Torilis arvensis sub. neglecta (Schult.) Thell.
Torilis arvensis sub. elongata (Hoffmanns. & Link) Cannon
Torilis arvensis sub. turcomanica Geld.
Torilis arvensis sub. recta Jury

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Torilis arvensis 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

Torilis arvensis 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 Torilis arvensis

Torilis arvensis is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Torilis arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torilis arvensis?

Torilis arvensis

What is the common name of Torilis arvensis?

Hedge parsley

What is the natural habitat of Torilis arvensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2435694: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.