Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 57 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598982
Common Names
- Colored Chervil
- Colored Chaerophyllum
- Colored Parsley
Synonyms
- Myrrhis colorata Spreng. [unknown]
- Chrysophae colorata Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Croaspila colorata (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Grammosciadium coloratum Calest. [unknown]
Description
Chaerophyllum coloratum (also called 'Coloured Chervil', among many other common names) is an upright, herbaceous perennial plant with small, ovate, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in sunny, well-drained areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaerophyllum coloratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaerophyllum coloratum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with round, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaerophyllum coloratum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chaerophyllum coloratum
Chaerophyllum coloratum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Chaerophyllum coloratum FAQ
What is the common name of Chaerophyllum coloratum?
Coloured Chervil
What is the scientific name of Coloured Chervil?
Chaerophyllum coloratum
What is the family of Coloured Chervil?
Apiaceae
Species in the Chaerophyllum genus
Chaerophyllum andicola,
Chaerophyllum argenteum,
Chaerophyllum australianum,
Chaerophyllum azorellaceum,
Chaerophyllum basicola,
Chaerophyllum borneense,
Chaerophyllum brevipes,
Chaerophyllum buwaldianum,
Chaerophyllum colensoi,
Chaerophyllum daucoides,
Chaerophyllum eriopodum,
Chaerophyllum guatemalense,
Chaerophyllum gunnii,
Chaerophyllum involucratum,
Chaerophyllum lineare,
Chaerophyllum nanhuense,
Chaerophyllum novae-zelandiae,
Chaerophyllum orizabae,
Chaerophyllum papuanum,
Chaerophyllum plicatum,
Chaerophyllum pulvinificum,
Chaerophyllum pumilum,
Chaerophyllum ramosum,
Chaerophyllum sessiliflorum,
Chaerophyllum taiwanianum,
Chaerophyllum tolucanum,
Chaerophyllum aksekiense,
Chaerophyllum angelicifolium,
Chaerophyllum aromaticum,
Chaerophyllum astrantiae,
Chaerophyllum atlanticum,
Chaerophyllum aurantiacum,
Chaerophyllum aureum,
Chaerophyllum azoricum,
Chaerophyllum bobrovii,
Chaerophyllum borodini,
Chaerophyllum bulbosum,
Chaerophyllum byzantinum,
Chaerophyllum coloratum,
Chaerophyllum confusum,
Chaerophyllum creticum,
Chaerophyllum crinitum,
Chaerophyllum dasycarpum,
Chaerophyllum elegans,
Chaerophyllum hakkiaricum,
Chaerophyllum heldreichii,
Chaerophyllum hirsutum,
Chaerophyllum humile,
Chaerophyllum karsianum,
Chaerophyllum khorossanicum,
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,