Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
homalocarpum
ID:
725085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) H.Eichler

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Taxon 12: 295 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724418

Common Names

  • Homalosciadium homalocarpum
  • Homalocarpum Homalosciadium
  • Homalosciadium

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Description

Homalosciadium homalocarpum (also called H. homalocarpum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has opposite, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Homalosciadium homalocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalosciadium homalocarpum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalosciadium homalocarpum is an annual herb that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Homalosciadium homalocarpum

Homalosciadium homalocarpum is native to Europe.

Homalosciadium homalocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalosciadium homalocarpum?

Homalosciadium homalocarpum

What type of plant is Homalosciadium homalocarpum?

A herb

Where is Homalosciadium homalocarpum native to?

Turkey

Species in the Homalosciadium 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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Hansjörg Eichler (1916-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Eichler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843336-1: Based on the initial data import