Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst.) C.C.Towns.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 434 (1963 publ. 1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411337
Common Names
- Leptocarpa Torilis
- Leptocarp Torilis
- Slenderfruit Hedge Parsley
Description
Torilis leptocarpa (also called Slender-fruited Torilis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a single stem, with a single inflorescence. The leaves are linear and arranged in a rosette. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Torilis leptocarpa is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma, and is also used as an insect repellent. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Torilis leptocarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Torilis leptocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Torilis leptocarpa
Torilis leptocarpa is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.
Torilis leptocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torilis leptocarpa?
Torilis leptocarpa
What is the common name of Torilis leptocarpa?
Slender-fruited Hedge Parsley
What is the natural habitat of Torilis leptocarpa?
Grassy slopes and cliffs
Species in the Torilis genus
Torilis elongata,
Torilis arvensis,
Torilis leptocarpa,
Torilis leptophylla,
Torilis nodosa,
Torilis gaillardotii,
Torilis japonica,
Torilis tenella,
Torilis stenocarpa,
Torilis triradiata,
Torilis ucranica,
Torilis scabra,
Torilis africana,
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,