Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ten.) Thell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. 26(153): 4 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434571
Common Names
- Gargano Saw-wort
- Garganic Saw-wort
- Siler Saw-wort
Synonyms
- Ligusticum garganicum Ten. [unknown]
Description
Siler garganicum (also called 'Garganic Siler', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe and temperate Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Siler garganicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siler garganicum is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siler garganicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Siler garganicum
Siler garganicum can be found in Europe, from Portugal to the Caucasus.
Siler garganicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siler garganicum?
Siler garganicum
What type of plant is Siler garganicum?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Siler garganicum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Siler 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,