Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schischk.) Pimenov & Lavrova
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 70: 531 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372786
Common Names
- Magadania victoris
- Victoris Magadania
- Magadania
Synonyms
- Cnidium victoris (Schischk.) A.P.Khokhr. [unknown]
- Conioselinum victoris Schischk. [unknown]
- Ochotia victoris (Schischk.) A.P.Khokhr. [unknown]
Description
Magadania victoris (also called Victor's Magadania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Magadania victoris has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Magadania victoris is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Magadania victoris is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, take cuttings from the stems in spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings in moist soil in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Magadania victoris
Magadania victoris is native to tropical Africa.
Magadania victoris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magadania victoris?
Magadania victoris
What is the common name of Magadania victoris?
Victor's Magadania
What is the natural habitat of Magadania victoris?
Dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed sites
Species in the Magadania genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,
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Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,