Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ceylanicum
ID:
392254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 14 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391586

Common Names

  • Ceylon Parsley
  • Ceylon Hogfennel
  • Ceylon Fennel

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Synonyms

  • Palimbia ceylanica (Gardner) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Peucedanum ceylanicum (also called Ceylon hogfennel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to South Asia, where it is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows in moist meadows, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Peucedanum ceylanicum is an ornamental plant that is used to add beauty to gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peucedanum ceylanicum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peucedanum ceylanicum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and kept well-watered. Once established, they will need little care other than occasional watering. Propagation can also be done by division of the root ball in early spring.

Where to Find Peucedanum ceylanicum

Peucedanum ceylanicum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Peucedanum ceylanicum FAQ

How much light does Peucedanum ceylanicum need?

Peucedanum ceylanicum prefers bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light conditions.

What type of soil is best for Peucedanum ceylanicum?

Peucedanum ceylanicum prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How often should I water Peucedanum ceylanicum?

Peucedanum ceylanicum should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Peucedanum genus

Peucedanum tauricum, Peucedanum translucens, Peucedanum siamicum, Peucedanum zenkeri, Peucedanum verticillare, Peucedanum vogelianum, Peucedanum venetum, Peucedanum vaginatum, Peucedanum dehradunense, Peucedanum belutschistanicum, Peucedanum autumnale, Peucedanum austriacum, Peucedanum coriaceum, Peucedanum coreanum, Peucedanum cordatum, Peucedanum ceylanicum, Peucedanum cervaria, Peucedanum paniculatum, Peucedanum palustre, Peucedanum officinale, Peucedanum ostruthium, Peucedanum oreoselinum, Peucedanum rablense, Peucedanum puberulum, Peucedanum ruthenicum, Peucedanum rochelianum, Peucedanum parkinsonii, Peucedanum insolens, Peucedanum hispanicum, Peucedanum gallicum, Peucedanum lowei, Peucedanum lancifolium, Peucedanum latifolium, Peucedanum longifolium, Peucedanum longeradiatum, Peucedanum adae, Peucedanum anamallayense, Peucedanum alsaticum, Peucedanum alpinum, Peucedanum nepalense, Peucedanum nagpurense, Peucedanum multivittatum, Peucedanum muliense, Peucedanum pimenovii, Peucedanum dhana, Peucedanum aragonense, Peucedanum ozhatayiorum, Peucedanum sandwicense, Peucedanum cervariifolium, Peucedanum elegans,

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,