Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silaifolium
ID:
613494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fiori & Paol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Enum. Fl. Transsilv. : 259 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612826

Common Names

  • Cnidium silaifolium
  • Silaifolium Cnidium
  • Cnidium

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Synonyms

  • Katapsuxis cicutefolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Katapsuxis silaifolia (Jacq.) Reduron, Charpin & Pimenov [unknown]
  • Ligusticum apioides Lam. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium silaifolium Jacq. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum silaifolium Gaudin [unknown]
  • Selinum orientale (Boiss.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Selinum silaifolium Beck [unknown]
  • Cnidium apioides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cnidium apioideum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Cnidium orientale Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cnidium silaifolium orientale (Boiss.) Halácsy [unknown]
  • Cnidium silaifolium orientale (Boiss.) Tutin [unknown]
  • Katapsuxis silaifolia orientalis (Boiss.) Reduron, Charpin & Pimenov [unknown]

Description

Cnidium silaifolium (also called Silesian Cnidium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 80 cm tall. It has white flowers and is native to East Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidium silaifolium is used in ornamental gardening and as a ground cover plant. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a carpet of foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidium silaifolium is white with a yellow center and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidium silaifolium is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Cnidium silaifolium

Cnidium silaifolium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Cnidium silaifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnidium silaifolium?

Cnidium silaifolium

What is the family of Cnidium silaifolium?

Apiaceae

What is the common name of Cnidium silaifolium?

Silaifolium Cnidium

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-2728990: Based on the initial data import
Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Giulio Paoletti (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paol.' in the authors string.