Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 1078 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599179
Common Names
- Chaetosciadium trichospermum
- Hairy Chaetosciadium
- Hairy False Nettle
Synonyms
- Rhabdosiadium trichospermum (L.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Torilis trichosperma Spreng. [unknown]
- Scandix trichosperma L. [unknown]
- Acularia trichosperma (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Anthriscus trichosperma Pers. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum trichospermum Lam. [unknown]
Description
Chaetosciadium trichospermum (also called Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetosciadium trichospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various skin and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetosciadium trichospermum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetosciadium trichospermum can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Chaetosciadium trichospermum
Chaetosciadium trichospermum is found in tropical Africa.
Chaetosciadium trichospermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum
What is the common name of Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Trichospermum
Where is Chaetosciadium trichospermum found?
South America
Species in the Chaetosciadium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,