Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 16: 381 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036304
Common Names
- Heldreichia rotundifolia
- Round-leaved Heldreichia
- Heldreichia
Description
Heldreichia rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Heldreichia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Heldreichia rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and aquariums as a decorative plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heldreichia rotundifolia are yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Heldreichia rotundifolia
Heldreichia rotundifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
Species in the Heldreichia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,