Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 28 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632650
Common Names
- Glaucus Cymopterus
- Cymopterus glaucus
- Glaucus Cymopterus
Description
Cymopterus glaucus (also called Glaucous 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 glaucus 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 glaucus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymopterus glaucus 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 glaucus
Cymopterus glaucus can be found in the western United States, including Utah, Nevada, California, and Arizona.
Cymopterus glaucus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymopterus glaucus?
Cymopterus glaucus
What is the common name of Cymopterus glaucus?
Glaucous cymopterus
What is the natural habitat of Cymopterus glaucus?
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,