Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 21: 84 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411366
Common Names
- Slender Torilis
- Tenella Torilis
- Slender Hedge Parsley
Description
Torilis tenella (also called Delicate 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 tenella 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 tenella 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 tenella is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet soils and shallow water. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist soil.
Where to Find Torilis tenella
Torilis tenella is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.
Torilis tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torilis tenella?
Torilis tenella
What is the common name of Torilis tenella?
Slender Hedge Parsley
What is the natural habitat of Torilis tenella?
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,