Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocarpum
ID:
618655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 51: 473 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617987

Common Names

  • Conium sphaerocarpum
  • Globe-fruited Hemlock
  • Sphaerocarpum Hemlock

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Description

Conium sphaerocarpum (also called Round-fruited hemlock, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and grows in moist forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Conium sphaerocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conium sphaerocarpum is a white to pinkish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conium sphaerocarpum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Divide the clumps in spring and replant immediately.

Where to Find Conium sphaerocarpum

Conium sphaerocarpum is native to Europe and is found in dry meadows, grasslands and rocky areas.

Conium sphaerocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conium sphaerocarpum?

Conium sphaerocarpum

What is the common name of Conium sphaerocarpum?

Spherical Hemlock Parsley

What is the natural habitat of Conium sphaerocarpum?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and open woods

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-2734186: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.