Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 20 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715637
Common Names
- Haplosciadium abyssinicum
- Abyssinian Haplosciadium
- Abyssinicum Haplosciadium
Description
Haplosciadium abyssinicum (also called Abyssinian Haplosciadium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, white flowers and a single stem.
Uses & Benefits
Haplosciadium abyssinicum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplosciadium abyssinicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplosciadium abyssinicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Haplosciadium abyssinicum
Haplosciadium abyssinicum can be found in the Middle East and North Africa.
Haplosciadium abyssinicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum
What is the common name of Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Abyssinian Haplosciadium
What is the natural habitat of Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland
Species in the Haplosciadium 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,