Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitag.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 39: 252 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575699
Common Names
- Quadriradiatum Bupleurum
- Four-rayed Bupleurum
- Four-rayed Hare's Ear
Description
Bupleurum quadriradiatum (also called Four-rayed Bupleurum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bupleurum quadriradiatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bupleurum quadriradiatum has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bupleurum quadriradiatum is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bupleurum quadriradiatum
Bupleurum quadriradiatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Bupleurum quadriradiatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bupleurum quadriradiatum?
Bupleurum quadriradiatum
What type of plant is Bupleurum quadriradiatum?
Herb
Where does Bupleurum quadriradiatum grow?
Eastern Mediterranean
Species in the Bupleurum genus
Bupleurum abchasicum,
Bupleurum acutifolium,
Bupleurum aeneum,
Bupleurum aenigma,
Bupleurum aequiradiatum,
Bupleurum affine,
Bupleurum aira,
Bupleurum aitchisonii,
Bupleurum ajanense,
Bupleurum alatum,
Bupleurum album,
Bupleurum aleppicum,
Bupleurum alpigenum,
Bupleurum americanum,
Bupleurum anatolicum,
Bupleurum andhricum,
Bupleurum angulosum,
Bupleurum angustissimum,
Bupleurum antonii,
Bupleurum apiculatum,
Bupleurum asperuloides,
Bupleurum atlanticum,
Bupleurum aureum,
Bupleurum badachschanicum,
Bupleurum balansae,
Bupleurum baldense,
Bupleurum benoistii,
Bupleurum bicaule,
Bupleurum boissieri,
Bupleurum boissieuanum,
Bupleurum bourgaei,
Bupleurum brachiatum,
Bupleurum brevicaule,
Bupleurum canaliculatum,
Bupleurum candollei,
Bupleurum canescens,
Bupleurum capillare,
Bupleurum cappadocicum,
Bupleurum chaishoui,
Bupleurum chevalieri,
Bupleurum chinense,
Bupleurum citrinum,
Bupleurum clarkeanum,
Bupleurum commelynoideum,
Bupleurum commutatum,
Bupleurum condensatum,
Bupleurum constancei,
Bupleurum contractum,
Bupleurum croceum,
Bupleurum dalhousieanum,
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,