Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Orph.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 103 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617958
Common Names
- Conium divaricatum
- Spreading Hemlock
- Divaricatum Hemlock
Description
Conium divaricatum (also called Divaricate hemlock, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and grows in moist forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Conium divaricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conium divaricatum has small white flowers with a yellow labellum. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conium divaricatum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Divide the clumps in spring and replant immediately.
Where to Find Conium divaricatum
Conium divaricatum is native to Europe and is found in dry meadows, grasslands and rocky areas.
Conium divaricatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conium divaricatum?
Conium divaricatum
What is the common name of Conium divaricatum?
Spreading Hemlock Parsley
What is the natural habitat of Conium divaricatum?
Moist meadows, streambanks, and open woods
Species in the Conium 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,