Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenocarpa
ID:
412036

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

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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.

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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 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,