Status:
valid
Authors:
Lange
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1877-1878: 232 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619249
Common Names
- Conopodium marianum
- Marianum Conopodium
- Marianum's Star Window Plant
Synonyms
- Bunium flexuosum Brot. [unknown]
- Conopodium elatum Willk. [unknown]
- Conopodium flexuosum (Brot.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Conopodium jahandiezii Sennen & Mauricio. [unknown]
Description
Conopodium marianum (also called Mary's Pignut, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and typically grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Conopodium marianum is an edible plant that is used in salads and soups. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin conditions. It is also used as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conopodium marianum is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conopodium marianum is a small, slow-growing, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Conopodium marianum
Conopodium marianum is native to Europe and parts of Asia.
Conopodium marianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conopodium marianum?
Conopodium marianum
What type of plant is Conopodium marianum?
Herb
Where is Conopodium marianum native to?
Europe
Species in the Conopodium 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,