Cephalopodum afghanicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanicum
ID:
595594
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rech.f. & Riedl) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Candollea 57: 268 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594926
Common Names
- Cephalopodum Afghanicum
- Afghanicum Cephalopodum
- Afghanicum Stonecrop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Selinum afghanicum Rech.f. & Riedl [unknown]
Description
Cephalopodum afghanicum (also called Afghan Cephalopodum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Afghanistan and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalopodum afghanicum is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration. It is also used to treat headaches and as an analgesic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalopodum afghanicum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalopodum afghanicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sunny locations and can tolerate some flooding. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Cephalopodum afghanicum
Cephalopodum afghanicum is native to Afghanistan and can be found growing in dry, rocky soils in full sun.
Cephalopodum afghanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalopodum afghanicum?
Cephalopodum afghanicum
What is the common name of Cephalopodum afghanicum?
Afghan Cephalopod
What is the natural habitat of Cephalopodum afghanicum?
It is found in the mountains of Afghanistan
Species in the Cephalopodum genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2709715: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.