Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatum
ID:
435110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 5: 126 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434442

Common Names

  • Winged Parsley
  • Common Winged Parsley
  • Winged Hemlock

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum alatum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Macrosciadium alatum (M.Bieb.) V.N.Tikhom. & Lavrova [unknown]
  • Meum alatum Baill. [unknown]
  • Silaus alatus Link [unknown]
  • Athamanta alata M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Cnidium alatum Spreng. ex Link [unknown]
  • Cnidium myrrhidifolium M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Cnidiocarpa alata (M.Bieb.) Pimenov & Kljuykov [unknown]

Description

Selinum alatum (also called Winged Selinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with finely divided leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe, and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Selinum alatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selinum alatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selinum alatum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Selinum alatum

Selinum alatum can be found in Europe, from Portugal to the Caucasus.

Selinum alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selinum alatum?

Selinum alatum

What is the common name of Selinum alatum?

Winged Selinum

What is the habitat of Selinum alatum?

It is found in the Himalayan region of India

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:848152-1: Based on the initial data import