Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
412006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 21: 83, t. 169 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411338

Common Names

  • Leptophylla Torilis
  • Leptophyll Torilis
  • Slenderleaf Hedge Parsley

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Description

Torilis leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved Torilis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a single stem, with a single inflorescence. The leaves are linear and arranged in a rosette. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Torilis leptophylla is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma, and is also used as an insect repellent. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Torilis leptophylla var. erythrotricha (Rchb.f.) Zohary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Torilis leptophylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torilis leptophylla is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet soils and shallow water. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Torilis leptophylla

Torilis leptophylla is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

Torilis leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torilis leptophylla?

Torilis leptophylla

What is the common name of Torilis leptophylla?

Slender-leaved Hedge Parsley

What is the natural habitat of Torilis leptophylla?

Grassy slopes and cliffs

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,

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