Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
waltonii
ID:
632809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wolff) M.L.Sheh & R.H.Shan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 46 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632141

Common Names

  • Cyclorhiza waltonii
  • Walton's Orchid
  • Swamp Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum waltonii H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Peucedanum lhasense C.B.Clarke ex H.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Cyclorhiza waltonii (also called Walton's 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 waltonii 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 waltonii 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 waltonii 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 waltonii

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

Cyclorhiza waltonii FAQ

What is the common name of Cyclorhiza waltonii?

Walton's Peucedanum

What is the natural habitat of Cyclorhiza waltonii?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

What is the best soil type for Cyclorhiza waltonii?

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-2750149: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.
Ren Hwa Shan (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Shan' in the authors string.
Men Lan Sheh (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Sheh' in the authors string.