Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 168 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632638
Common Names
- Deserticola Cymopterus
- Cymopterus deserticola
- Deserticola Cymopterus
Description
Cymopterus deserticola (also called Desert Springparsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cymopterus deserticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymopterus deserticola is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymopterus deserticola is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the western United States. It is a perennial herb with thick, fleshy stems and leaves. The plant is propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers a warm, moist environment and does well in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Cymopterus deserticola
Cymopterus deserticola is native to the western United States, and can be found in dry, open areas.
Cymopterus deserticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymopterus deserticola?
Cymopterus deserticola
What is the common name of Cymopterus deserticola?
Desert cymopterus
What is the natural habitat of Cymopterus deserticola?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges in the Great Basin region of the western United States
Species in the Cymopterus genus
Cymopterus davidsonii,
Cymopterus sessiliflorus,
Cymopterus aboriginum,
Cymopterus alpinus,
Cymopterus anisatus,
Cymopterus bakeri,
Cymopterus basalticus,
Cymopterus beckii,
Cymopterus cinerarius,
Cymopterus coulteri,
Cymopterus davisii,
Cymopterus deserticola,
Cymopterus douglassii,
Cymopterus duchesnensis,
Cymopterus evertii,
Cymopterus gilmanii,
Cymopterus glaucus,
Cymopterus globosus,
Cymopterus glomeratus,
Cymopterus goodrichii,
Cymopterus hendersonii,
Cymopterus humilis,
Cymopterus lapidosus,
Cymopterus lemmonii,
Cymopterus longipes,
Cymopterus macdougalii,
Cymopterus megacephalus,
Cymopterus minimus,
Cymopterus newberryi,
Cymopterus nivalis,
Cymopterus petraeus,
Cymopterus purpureus,
Cymopterus ripleyi,
Cymopterus rosei,
Cymopterus terebinthinus,
Cymopterus trotteri,
Cymopterus williamsii,
Cymopterus crawfordensis,
Cymopterus spellenbergii,
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,