Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hub.-Mor. & Reese) H.Duman & M.F.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 56: 200 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663649
Common Names
- Ekimia bornmuelleri
- Bornmueller's Ekimia
- Bornmueller Ekimia
Synonyms
- Prangos bornmuelleri Hub.-Mor. & Reese [unknown]
Description
Ekimia bornmuelleri (also called Bornmueller's Ekimia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. It is native to Turkey, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Ekimia bornmuelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ekimia bornmuelleri is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ekimia bornmuelleri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring.
Where to Find Ekimia bornmuelleri
Ekimia bornmuelleri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ekimia bornmuelleri FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Ekimia bornmuelleri?
Ekimia bornmuelleri is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in scrub and grassland.
What type of soil does Ekimia bornmuelleri prefer?
Ekimia bornmuelleri prefers well-drained, fertile soils.
How often should Ekimia bornmuelleri be watered?
Ekimia bornmuelleri should be watered regularly, but not too frequently.
Species in the Ekimia 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,
References
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.