Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
krapffi
ID:
361407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crantz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Cl. Umbell. Emend. : 67 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360739

Common Names

  • Laserpitium krapffi
  • Krapff's Laserpitium
  • Krapff's Angelica

Searching for Laserpitium krapffi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Laserpitium alpinum Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium marginatum Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium krapfii auct. [deprecated]

Description

Laserpitium krapffi (also called Krapff's Laserpitium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Laserpitium krapffi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Laserpitium krapffii sub. gaudinii (Moretti) Thell.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laserpitium krapffi is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

Searching for Laserpitium krapffi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Laserpitium krapffi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Laserpitium krapffi

Laserpitium krapffi can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Laserpitium krapffi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laserpitium krapffi?

Laserpitium krapffi

What is the common name of Laserpitium krapffi?

Krapff's Laserwort

What is the natural habitat of Laserpitium krapffi?

Dry, open areas in grasslands and scrublands

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,