Oenanthe sophiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schischk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 16: 536 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068652
Common Names
- Oenanthe sophiae
- Sophiae Oenanthe
- Oenanthe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oenanthe sophiae (also called Sophia's Asafoetida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a thick, fleshy, carrot-like root and an erect stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oenanthe sophiae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oenanthe sophiae has white flowers with 5 petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a serrated edge.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oenanthe sophiae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an area sheltered from strong winds. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and can be grown in both acid and alkaline soils. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oenanthe sophiae
Oenanthe sophiae can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe, particularly in the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Species in the Oenanthe genus
Oenanthe globulosa, Oenanthe peucedanifolia, Oenanthe incrassata, Oenanthe lachenalii, Oenanthe javanica, Oenanthe incrassans, Oenanthe montis-khortiati, Oenanthe millefolia, Oenanthe lisae, Oenanthe prolifera, Oenanthe pringlei, Oenanthe pimpinelloides, Oenanthe silaifolia, Oenanthe virgata, Oenanthe fedtschenkoana, Oenanthe banatica, Oenanthe aquatica, Oenanthe foucaudii, Oenanthe fluviatilis, Oenanthe fistulosa, Oenanthe crocata, Oenanthe cyclocarpa, Oenanthe abchasica, Oenanthe benghalensis, Oenanthe thomsonii, Oenanthe sarmentosa, Oenanthe sophiae, Oenanthe mildbraedii, Oenanthe palustris, Oenanthe procumbens, Oenanthe hookeri, Oenanthe linearis, Oenanthe tricholoba,
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
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:845382-1: Based on the initial data import