Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
435237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crantz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Austr. Fasc. 3: 60 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434569

Common Names

  • Montane Saw-wort
  • Mountain Saw-wort
  • Siler Saw-wort

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Synonyms

  • Lacellia montana Bubani [unknown]
  • Laser siler Druce [unknown]
  • Laserpitium siler L. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium lineatum Tausch [unknown]
  • Laserpitium montanum Lam. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium nebrodense Jan ex DC. [unknown]
  • Siler siler Druce [unknown]
  • Siler lancifolium Moench [unknown]
  • Daucus siler E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Siler montanum (also called 'Mountain 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 montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siler montanum is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siler montanum 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 montanum

Siler montanum can be found in Europe, from Portugal to the Caucasus.

Siler montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siler montanum?

Siler montanum

What type of plant is Siler montanum?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Siler montanum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,