Prospero rhadamanthi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhadamanthi
ID:
720856
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 32: 1324 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720189
Common Names
- Rhadamanthi Cow Parsnip
- Rhadamanthi Hogweed
- Rhadamanthi Prospero
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prospero rhadamanthi (also called Rhadamanth's Cow Parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and damp woods. It is a biennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall, with large, compound leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Prospero rhadamanthi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as a vegetable, and the stems can be cooked and eaten.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prospero rhadamanthi is white to pale pink in color and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.
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Prospero rhadamanthi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Prospero rhadamanthi
Prospero rhadamanthi can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Prospero rhadamanthi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prospero rhadamanthi?
Prospero rhadamanthi
What is the common name of Prospero rhadamanthi?
Rhadamanthus' hogweed
What is the natural habitat of Prospero rhadamanthi?
It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Prospero genus
Prospero battagliae, Prospero hierapytnense, Prospero depressum, Prospero idaeum, Prospero minimum, Prospero rhadamanthi, Prospero elisae, Prospero paratethycum, Prospero talosii, Prospero autumnale, Prospero hanburii, Prospero fallax, Prospero obtusifolium, Prospero corsicum, Prospero hierae, Prospero seisumsiana, Prospero cudidaghense, Prospero seisumsianum,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-284613: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.