Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
peucedanifolia
ID:
632808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Constance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 54: 101 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632140

Common Names

  • Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia
  • Crowfoot Orchid
  • Mountain Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Arracacia peucedanifolia Franch. [unknown]
  • Cenolophium chinense M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Cyclorhiza edosmoides (H.Boissieu) M.L.Sheh [unknown]
  • Cyclorhiza major (Sheh & R.H.Shan) M.G.Sheh [unknown]
  • Cyclorhiza waltonii major M.L.Sheh & R.H.Shan [unknown]

Description

Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia (also called Wild Parsnip, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a head-like cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and protected from frost.

Where to Find Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia

Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia?

Peucedanum

What is the natural habitat of Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

What is the best soil type for Cyclorhiza peucedanifolia?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soils

Species in the Cyclorhiza genus

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-2750148: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.