Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
618626

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

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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.

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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 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodoros Georgios Orphanides (1817-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orph.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:840665-1: Based on the initial data import