Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siculum
ID:
435220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. 26(153): 4 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434552

Common Names

  • Siler siculum
  • Siculum Siler
  • Siler Siculum

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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium siculum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium siler siculum (Spreng.) Santang., F.Conti & Gubellini [unknown]
  • Laserpitium garganicum siculum (Sprengel) Pignatti [unknown]

Description

Siler siculum (also called 'Sicilian 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 siculum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siler siculum 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 siculum 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 siculum

Siler siculum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Siler siculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siler siculum?

Siler siculum

What is the common name of Siler siculum?

Sicilian Siler

What is the habitat of Siler siculum?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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,