Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 244 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392858
Common Names
- Nuttall's Parsley
- Ptilimnium nuttallii
- Nuttall's Parsley
Synonyms
- Peucedanum verticillatum Raf. [unknown]
- Cicuta capillacea Nutt. ex DC. [unknown]
- Discopleura capillacea nuttallii (DC.) J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
- Discopleura nuttallii DC. [unknown]
Description
Ptilimnium nuttallii (also called 'Nuttall's Ptilimnium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilimnium nuttallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptilimnium nuttallii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green shoot with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptilimnium nuttallii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ptilimnium nuttallii
Ptilimnium nuttallii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Ptilimnium nuttallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptilimnium nuttallii?
Ptilimnium nuttallii
What is the common name of Ptilimnium nuttallii?
Nuttall's parsley
What is the habitat of Ptilimnium nuttallii?
Ptilimnium nuttallii is found in temperate forests in North America
Species in the Ptilimnium 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,