Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 435 (1963 publ. 1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411368
Common Names
- Stenocarp Torilis
- Stenocarpa Torilis
- Stifffruit Hedge Parsley
Description
Torilis stenocarpa (also called Stenocarpous 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 stenocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Torilis stenocarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Torilis stenocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Torilis stenocarpa
Torilis stenocarpa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Torilis stenocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torilis stenocarpa?
Torilis stenocarpa
What is the common name of Torilis stenocarpa?
Narrow-fruited Hedge Parsley
What is the natural habitat of Torilis stenocarpa?
Grassy slopes and cliffs
Species in the Torilis genus
Torilis elongata,
Torilis arvensis,
Torilis leptocarpa,
Torilis leptophylla,
Torilis nodosa,
Torilis gaillardotii,
Torilis japonica,
Torilis tenella,
Torilis stenocarpa,
Torilis triradiata,
Torilis ucranica,
Torilis scabra,
Torilis africana,
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,