Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 6: 59 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362285
Common Names
- Alpinum
- Lomatocarum
- Lomatocarum Alpinum
Synonyms
- Seseli saxicola (Albov) Pimenov [unknown]
- Seseli vulgatum Boreau [unknown]
- Carum alpinum (Waldst. & Kit.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [illegitimate]
- Carum lomatocarum Boiss. [unknown]
- Carum saxicola Albov [unknown]
- Cnidium mandenovae Gagnidze [unknown]
- Carum alpinum (Waldst. & Kit.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Arcang. [illegitimate]
- Seseli alpinum M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Selinum mandenovae (Gagnidze) Hand [unknown]
Description
Lomatocarum alpinum (also called Alpine Lomatocarum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 12 inches tall and has yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatocarum alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomatocarum alpinum is a small yellow umbel with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatocarum alpinum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. Divide clumps in the spring or fall. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Lomatocarum alpinum
Lomatocarum alpinum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Lomatocarum alpinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomatocarum alpinum?
Lomatocarum alpinum
What is the common name of Lomatocarum alpinum?
Alpine Lomatocarum
What is the habitat of Lomatocarum alpinum?
It is found in open, dry areas in the south-west of the United States.
Species in the Lomatocarum 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,